SONY. 3-865-972-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and seri_numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No.
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Table of contents Advanced Quick Start Guide ............................. 4 . Getting Checking supplied accessories .............. 7 Step I Preparing the power supply .._. 8 Installing the battery pack .............. 8 Charging the battery pack ............... 9 Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 12 Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 13 ........................................................... - Basics Recording a picture ...............................
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your caracorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Use the battery pack when using yore" (_racorder outdoors (p. 8). Open the DC IN jack cover, plug with its • mark facing up. - _[_ Slide EJECT in the direclion of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.
r Remove OSet the POWER POWER • OFF • *O the lens cap. Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The picture appears on the LCD screen. switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. mama, Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again. k= while pressing OPEN. ] I_OpentheLCDpanel Oset When the LCD panel is dosed, use the Viewflnder viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. the POWER switch t;VTR OPn_ while preying the small green button.
-- Getting started -- Using this manual The instrttctions in this manual are for the four models listed in the table below. Before ._ttsustart reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number looking at the bottom of your carncorder. The DCR-TRV315 is the model used for tration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences m operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-TRV315 only.
Checking supplied Make sure that the fo"owing accessories accessories are supplied with your camcorder, [] mmmmma i [] [] [] 0 [] [] [] Wireless Remote Commander (1) [] • " Size AA (R6)'battery Commander (p. 81) [] AC-LIOA/LIOB/LIOC AC I_ower adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 9) [] NP-F330 battery [] CR2025 lithium [] A/V connecting [] Shoulder battery strap (1) (p. 78) Lens cap (1) (p. 14) (1) (p.
Step 1 Preparing the power 1.nstali the battery pack to use your qamcorder supply outdoors. Slide the battery pack down. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction RELEASE down. of the arrow while pressing _ BA'I-f BATTRELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLtTHIUM" battery pack (L series), "InfoLITHIUM" aBram= GI 3. is a t_ademark of Sony Corporation. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied your camcorder to the DC IN iack with the plug's • mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. with _' (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step I Preparing Charging the power time Battery pack NP-F_0 (supplied) NT-_._0/FSS0 NP.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV203,rrRv210 Battery pack NP-F3_ (supplied) NP-F530 N-P-F55O NP-F730 NP-F730H/F75O NP-Fg30 NP-F950 Playing time ÷ on LCD screen 8O (7O) 125 (115) 155 (140) 275 (250) 325 (285) 430 (385) 495 (450) Playing time with LCD closed 95 (85) 160 (145) 195 075) 325 (290) 395 (355) 515 (465) 610 (550) Playing time on LCD screen 70 (65) 115 (105) 145 (130) 26O (235) 295 (265) 405 (370) Playing time with LCD dosed 95 (85) 160 (145) 195 (175) 325 (29O) 395 (355)
Step I Preparing the power supply When you use your camcorder for a.long time, we recommend that you power it from a •._,alloutlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN iack on your camcorder with the plug's J, mark facing up. (R) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 2,3 WARNING The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 video cassettes Him. If you use standard 8 [] tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Your camcorder records in the Digital811 system. (1) Slide EJECT in the direction of the _rrow while pressing the small blue button. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (2) a cassette its window byfacing out and the tab onmark the cassette up.
-- Recording - Basics -- Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically f_ for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attatch the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power sotu-_e and irisert a cassette. See "Step 1" and "Step 2" for more information (p. 8 to 13). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY.
Recording a picture To adjust the brightness BRIGHT. of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 210 degrees to the lens side. If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the _ indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen (Mirror mode). mmmmml a When dosing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body.
Recording a picture If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp f_us. Lift up the viewfinder 16 and move the view finder lens adjustment lever.
Recording a picture Move the power zoom Using the "T" side: zoom function for telephoto "W" for side: wide-angle lever a little for a slower zoom. Move sparingly _osultg m better-looking (subject appears closer) (subject appears farther it further for a faster zoom. recordings. away) m 3. I Zoom greater than 20x is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to ON in the MENU eetlings_ The digital zoom function is set OFF at the factory. (p. 54).
Recording a picture ,g : Recording starts when you pz_ss _I'ART/STOP, and stops when you press it again "(factory setting). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING -J : The camcorder records only while you press START/ . STOP. Use this mode to avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC: When you press use this mode to START/STOP, your camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. START/STOP MOOE _ _c Notes • You cannot use the fader function in the 5SEC or I mode.
Recording a picture When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject light background, use the backlight functi6n. or a subj_ with a Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode. The [] indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. m m. BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place.
Recording a picture Using +SLOW SHUTTER The NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes those recorded in the NightShot mode. subjects more than four times brighter than (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby mode. _ indicator appears. (2) Press +SLOW SHUTTER until the desired NIGHTSHOT indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: m_(NIGHTSHOT) _ am1(NIGHTSHOT1) --* _2 (NIGHTSHOT2) ---, 0mGHTSttOT) To cancel the NightShot +Slow shutter mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
Checking - END SEARCH the recording I EDITSEARCH I Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. ÷ EDITSEARCH -- n o .a. I ! END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. Press END SEARCH in the standby mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
-- Playback - Basics -- Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and ".insertthe recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. The video control buttons light up. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press _ to rewind the tape. (5) Press _ to start playback.
Playing back a tape Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. --DATA supplied with your CODE I ( DISPLAY Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code function). Pines DATA CODE on your camcorder or the Remote Commander in the play back mode.
Playing back a tape aM_,a saram_H_t _ - To operate conlzol buttons, set the POWERswitch to VTR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press II during playback. To resume playback, press U or I_. To advance the tape Press _ in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press I_. To rewind the tape Press _ in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press I_. To change the playback direction Press _< on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V comlecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control barons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 12). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
Viewing the recording on TV Once you connect the AV cordless _ receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you easily view the picture on your IV. For details, refer to the operating instructions the AV cordless IR receiver. of LASER UNK LASER UNK emitter (1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON. (2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. (3) Press LASER LINK.
-- Advanced Recording Operations Photo recording -- You can l_eord a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA." (2) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture appears,The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
Photo recording ..... J t illllll you can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the yellow plug of the cable to the VIDEO jack and to the video input of the video.printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well. Video printer I I VIDEO S VIDEO e ;VIDEO t 0 VIDEO ,--'.. :S_gnaHlo,_,.
Using the wide mode You cart record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 WIDE). The picture with black bands at the top and the bottom on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder (IX:R-TRV315 only) [a] is normal The picture on a normal TV or in the viewfinder (DCR-TRV203/TRV210/TRV310 only) [hi is horizontally compressed. You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide-screen'IV [el. [a] [b] 'c]l l-i. m > In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in the MENU settings (p. 54).
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give you( recording a professional appearance. . FADER" M.FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE* (Fade in only) OVERLAP (Fade in only) [b] MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gTadually changes from color to black-and-white. * You cannot use this function when 3O D ZOOM is set to ON in the MENU settings.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in (a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In/die retorting mode, press EADF_ until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADEI_ _-_ M.FADER --_ BOUNCE --_ MONOTONE ---*OVERLAP no indicator The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
Using the Fader function Note • The overlap function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 [) system. • You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions. - Digital effect - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap function only) - NightShot +Slow shutter - Photo recording When the OVERLAP indicator appears The camcorder automatically memorizes the image recorded on a tape.
Using special effects - Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. [a] NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : SLIM It] : STRETCH [d] : PASTEL [el : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. The picture is sepia. The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. The picture expands vertically. The picture expands horizontally.
Using special effects You can add special effects to recorded sound is recorded normally. - Digital pictures effect using the various digital functions. The STILL You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can _cord still pictures successively at constant intervals. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) YOU can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture.
Using special effects - Digital effect (1) While your camcorder is in the standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT.The digital effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. Tl_e indicator changes as foUows: STILL _ FLASH _ LUML _ TRAIL _ SLOW SHTR _-_ OLD MOVIE (3) Press the SELiPUSH EXEC dial, The indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL and LUML modes, the still picture is stored in memory.
Using special effects - Digital Effect Notes • The following functions do not work during digital effect:. - Fader - Low lax mode of PROGRAM AE" - Photo recording - NightShot +Slow shutter • The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode: - Exposure - PROGRAM AE • The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: - Wide mode - Picture effect - PROGRAM AE When you rum the power off digital effect will be automatically canceled.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. @ $pot, ght mode This rhode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing excessively when shooting subjects lit by strong light at weddings or in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background people or flowers, and faithfully reproduces skirt color.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) PressPROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. • The indicator changes as follows: PRC)GRAM @ 2 To turn the PROGRAM Press PROGRAM AE. AE function off Notes ,. In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take dose-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. When you tom your camcorder on, it will automatically be in the automatic exposure mode. This mode works to record subjects so that they are recorded slightly brighter than they actually are. Adjust the exposure manually in the follo._ing cases: • The subject is backlit • Bright subject and dark background • To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the standby or recording mode.
Focusing manually You can gain bet_ results by manually adjusting the focus in the following • The autofocus mode is not effec_ve when shooting cases: -subjects t_ough glass coated wi_ water droplets h_oHzontal stripes - subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky eWhen you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the standby or recording appears.
Inserting a scene You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end points. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be erased. Use the Remote ComJnander for this operation. [a] ,_ [hi / (1) While your cameorder is in the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH, and release the button at the insert end point [b]. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the tape counter resets to zero.
-- Advanced Playing Playbark Operations -- back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA,B&Wand SOLARIZE. During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired picture effect indicator (NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W or SOLARIZE) flashes. For details of each picture effect function, see page 33. PICTURE EFFECT NEG. ART To cancel the picture l_essPICrLTREEFFECT.
Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, youcan process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECTand turn the SEL/PUSH EXECdial until the desired digital effect indicatOr (STILL, FLASH, LLIMI.or TRAIL) flashes. (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILl. or LUMI.
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of "0:00:00". Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback. (1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY, (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows "0:00:00" and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.
Searching a recording by date You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function recording date. to check where recordingdates change or to edit the tape at each 1999 i t t t [a] [b] [€] (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search indicator appears.
Searching a recording by date Notes on the date seach mode •The dam searchworks only fortapesrecordedin the Digital8 [) system. •Ifone day's recordingislessthan one minute,your camcorder may notaccurately fihd thepointwhere therecordingdate changes. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The date search function will not work correctly.
Searching for a photo Photo scan Photo search/ You can search for the recorded still picture (photo search). You can also search for still >ietures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically (photo scan), Use the Remote Comnmnder for these operations, [1)Set the t_WER switch to VTR. (2) Prees SEARCH MODE on the Remote search indicator appears.
Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo (1) Set the POWER switch scan to VTIL (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan h'_iicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH _ PHOTO SEARCH _ PHOTO SCAN --_ no indicator (3)Fress 1,414 or l_t_. Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically. To stop scanning I_essII. Note The photo search and photo scan work only for tapes recorded 48 in the Digital8 [) system.
-- Editing on Other Dubbing Equipment m a tape Using the AN connecting cable or S video connecting cable (not supplied) Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcurder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to _-ord over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcurder. (2) Set the_POWER switch to VTR. (3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
Dubbing a tape Using the i.LiNK cable Simply connect the VMC-IL4415/IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
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. Turn down the volume of your can_:order. Otherwise, the picture may be distorted. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) 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 VTR. (3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the MENU settings (p. 54).
Inserting a scene from a VCR You can inert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end p6ints. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Inserting a scene from a VCR (1)Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2)On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press II to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. _)On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [€] by pressing 4<1 or b,b.. Then press II to set it to the playback pause mode. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored The ZERO SET MEMORY in memory.
Custom|zing Your Carncorder Changing the MENU settings To change the mode settings in the MENU settings, select the menu items with the SEL/PUSH EXECdlal. The factory settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, the_ the menu item and then the mode. (1) In the standby or VTR mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to to set. (S) If you want to change other items, repeat steps from 2 to 4.
Changing the MENU settings Note When you let the subject monitor the shot (Mirrormode), the menu display does not appear.
Changing the MENU settings Icon/Item • _ HiR SOUND AUDIO POWER switch Mode Meaning tl, STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound ! To play back dual sound track tape with main sound 2 To play back a dual sound ti'ack tape with sub sound To adjust the balance betwee_ stereo 2 MIX [I • AUTO i,Hm/m [] L(_ B.
Changing the MENU settings Icon/item AUDIO MODE Meaning • 12BIT To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds) 16BIT REMAIN DATA CODE • AUTO ON • DATE/CAM [] aOCKSET • OFF ON I[3/INPUT • VIDEO1 VIDEO2_ VIDEO3 LTR SIZE •NORMAL OFF 2.
Changing the MENU settings loon/item _ Mode Meaning WORLD TI.ME BEEP • MELODY COMMANDER INDICATOR To output the melody when you start/stop recording or wheat an unusual condition occults on your camcorder VTR CAMERA To output thebeep instead of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound " • I_D V-OUT/LCD RECLAMP CAMERA OFF OFF DISPLAY TOset thee.lock to the local _ae. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The clock changes by the time difference you _et here.
Resetting the date and time The clock is setto East Coast Standard Time at the factory. The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the dateandtime. You mustreset thedateandtimewhen thelithium battery becomesdeadwithno powersourceinstalled. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
Additional Information Digital8 1) system, playback . recording and What is the "Digital8 [) system"? This video system bas been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 video cassette Him. Usable cassette tapes We r_om_end ttsi_g Hi8 video ca&sette_ Him. The recording time when you use your Digital8 1) system ca._corder on Hi8 HIEI/standard 8 [] tape is half the recording time when using the conventional Hi8 Hi[]/standard 8 IB system camcorder. (120 minutes of recording time becomes 60 minutes.
Digital81) system, recording and playback Whe n you use tapes recorded in the Digital81) system When you play back a Digital8 | _ system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system, set "HiFiSOUND" to the desired mode in the MENU settings (p. _4). Sound from speaker HiFi Sound Mode STEREO Playing back a stereo tape Stereo Playing back a dual sound track tape Main sound and sub sound 1 I.
Changing the lithium camcoraer battery in your When replacingthelithiumbattery, keep thebatterypack or otherpower source attached.Otherwise,you willneed toresetthedate,timeand otheritemsin theMENU settings hold in memory by thellthit_n battery. Insert the battery with the positive (+) side lacing out. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the _ indicator flashes in the vlewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switchtoCAMERA.
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder (1) Open the LCD panel and open the _d of the lithium battery compartment, (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium batte D, with the positive side fa_fing out. (4) Close the lid. (+) m D.
Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to ITouble_'_ot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, If "C:C]D:OD" appears on the LCD screen or in the view finder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 68. Symptom START/STOPdoes not operate. • The POWER switch is set to VTR. •.I. Set it to CAMERA. (p.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions A verticalband appears when you shoot a subject such as lighis or a candle flame against a dark background, • The contrast between high. Your ca_corder A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject. • Your camcorder Some tiny white spots appear in the viewEnder or on the LCD screen. • Slow shutter, low lux or NightShot +Slow shutter mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.
Troubleshooting m B.a.m Symptom m Cause and/.or Corrective Actions The power does not torn on. Tiae end search function does not work. • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead, -> Install a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9) - The AC power adaptor is not connected toa wall outlet. -) Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 12) *The tape was ejected after recording. ..You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. The battery pack is quickly discharged.
TroubleshooUng Symptom Cause and/or CorreCtive Actions TheRemote Comm_nder supplied • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the MENU settings. with your camcorderdoes not work. -) Set it to ON. (p. 54) . • Someth_g is blocking the infrared rays. Remove the obstacle. • The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + • -polarities incorrectly matching the + - marks. 4' Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 81) • The batteries are dead. Insert new ones. (p.
Self-diagnosis Your camo_rder has a serf-diagnosis fnncti_-t display display Viewfinder (or LCD screen) This function dlaphays l_e current conditionof your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination'of a letter and figures) in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the d_play window. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by liD) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. • The warning messages do not appear in the mirror mode. • The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow. Warning |ndicators The video heads are dirty Fast flashing: • You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p.
Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or areawith theAC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. L AC-LIOA/LIOB/LIOC _ -=--=1_ _-==--_ [a] Q [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based carecorder.
Maintenance precautions information and If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may conder_e inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate _orrectly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the [] indicator flashes. When the _- indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted in your eamcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads, The video head may _ dirty when; • moas.i¢-pattem noise appears on the playback picture. • playback pictures do not move. • playback pictures are hardly visible. • playback pictures do not appear. • the O indicator and "i CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another or the O indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Maintenance information and precautions Camcorder operation • Operafe your camcorder on Z2 V (battery'pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor), • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructiorts. • If any solid object or Liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pullit out by the plug. Never pu_ the power cord itself, • Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. • Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
Specifications Operating temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (li ¢C te 40"C) Storage temperature .-4 _F to +140 OF (-20 _C to +60 oC) Dimensions (Approx.) DCR-TRV203!TRV210/TRV310: S video input/output @pin mini DIN m Video recording Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quanilzatiocg 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits Chrominance signal: 0.
-- Quirk Reference -- Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] m [] [] [] [] [] DCR-TRV203/TRV210/TRV310 [] POWER switch [] LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 14) [] OPEN button [] VOLUME (p, 15) _p. 14,) buttons (p. 22) [] Power zoom lever (p. 17) [] PHOTO button [] BATr RELEASE lever (p. 8) [] STANDBY START/STOP (p. 27) switch (p. 14) [] EyeCup (p. 72) [] [] Eyecup RELEASE knob (EXZR-TRV203/ TRV210/TRV310 only) (p. 72) [] Hook for shoulder [] DC IN jack (p.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [ Video control buttons (p. 22, 24, 44, 51, 53) • STOP (stop) _1 REW (rewind) I_ PLAY (playback) FF (fastforward) II PAUSE (pause) • REC (recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VTR. [] EDITSEARCHbuttons (p. 21) [] LASERLINK button (p. 26) [] Focusring (p. 40) [] Camera recording lamp (p. 14) lallm [] Infrared [] Microphone rays emitter [] FOCUS switch (p.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] START/STOP [] Speaker MODE switch (p. 18) [] u_ s_eenCp.z_) [] Lithium battery [] FADER button €omparbnent (p. 31) (p. 63) [] BACK UGHT button [] PROGRAM (p. 19) [] EXPOSURE button [] SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p, 33) [] MENU AE button button (p. 38) (p. 39) (p, 29, 54) Attad_ing the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] mmmam [] Intelligent [] DATA CODE button [] accessory shoe DISPLAY button (p. 23) (p. 23) [] DIGITAL EFFECT button [] END SEARCH button [] PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 35, 43) (p. 21) (p. 33, 42) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe • The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessoriessuch as a video light or microphone.
identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Viewfinder (p. 16) [] EJECTswitch (p. 13) [] LANCO control jack LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The _ coz_trol jack is used for controlling the tape tzansport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack'has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE. [] Cassette compartment (p. 13) [] Grip strap [] S VIDEO jack (p.
Identifying the parts and controls The buttons that have the same name on tl_e Remote Commander hmcfioli identically to the buttons on your camcorder. [] [] . as on your camcorder - [] [] @ [] [] m [] [] PHOTO button [] DISPLAY button (p. 27) [] ZERO SET MEMORY (,o. 41,44,53) [] Transmitter Point toward the remote sensorto control the camcorder after turning the camcorder. (p. 23) [] SEARCH MODE button [] _/I_-IIH [] Tape transport [] DATA CODE button buttons (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Viewfinder Display [] _ window I?ndycam [] [] [] Tape speed mode indicator This ix_cator appea_ while playing back in the HiS/sta_ard 8 system. /Mirror mode indictor (p: 15) [] Format indicator (p. 60) |), Him or [] indicator appears. [_ Remaining battery time indicator - (p.18) 82 [] . Exposure indicator indicator (p.17) (p. 39)/Zoom [] Fader indicator (p. 31)/Digital indicator (p, 35, 43) [] Wide mode indicator effect (p.
Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure • In a dark place • In insufficient light • In dark environments such as sunset, (in the fireworks, or general night views • Shooting backlit subjects • In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event • In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach In n_dsummer or on a ski slope Functions to give images more • Smooth transition between scenes • Taking a sti_ picture • Digital processing of images • Proce-_ing a scene using digital effect
Index I, J, K, L A,B Adjusting vie?afinder .............16 i.LINK AC power _leptor .................... AFM HiFi Sound .................... ANTI GROUND SHOOTING "[rdoLITHIUM" battery ........ Infrared rays emitter ........ 19, LANC ....................................... LASER LINK ........................... 11 26 80 26 LCD scree_n .............................. LUMINANCEKEY ................. 15 34 ................................................ 9 61 18 A/V connecting
