3-058-871-12 (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 serial 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.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the U.S.A.
Note: Getting started This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of contents Checking supplied accessories ....................... 5 Quick Start Guide ............................... 6 Getting started Using this manual ............................................ 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ............ 10 Installing the battery pack ..................... 10 Charging the battery pack ..................... 11 Connecting to a wall outlet ................... 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette ............................
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa Getting started 1 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 128) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 125) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 106) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder.
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The compartment opens automatically.
Recording a picture 1 Remove the lens cap. (p. 16) MEMORY OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. VTR 2 Set the POWER 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the LCD screen. MEMORY OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again. VTR 4 Press the red button. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p.
— Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two 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-TRV320 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV320 only.
Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care [a] [b] Getting started •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are 99.99% or more.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing RELEASE down. BATT BATT RELEASE 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 Charging the battery pack VTR 4 Getting started Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “– – – – min” appears in the display window. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following cases: – The battery pack is not installed correctly. – The AC power adaptor is disconnected. – Something is wrong with the battery pack.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV120 Battery pack Playing time with LCD closed 100 (90) 165 (150) 200 (180) 335 (300) 410 (365) 535 (480) 630 (570) 740 (665) Playing time on LCD screen 85 (75) 135 (120) 165 (150) 285 (255) 345 (305) 450 (405) 525 (470) 625 (560) Playing time with LCD closed 95 (85) 155 (140) 190 (170) 315 (285) 385 (345) 495 (450) 590 (530) 700 (630) Getting started NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time on LC
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. 2 3 4,5 Getting started (1) Prepare the power supply. (p. 10) (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The cassette compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 10 to 15). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically turns off.
Recording a picture Note on LOCK (DCR-TRV320 only) When you slide LOCK to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK is released as a default setting. If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, then turn it to CAMERA again.
Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. Using the zoom feature 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 better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W W T W T T Zoom greater than 25× is performed digitally.
Recording a picture To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the viewfinder 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 focus. Recording – Basics Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape.
Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. The . indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled.
Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 64). Recording – Basics (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT.
Recording a picture Self-timer recording – DCR-TRV320 only Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.
Checking the recording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / 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. END SEARCH Recording – Basics EDIT SEARCH 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 back and returns to the standby mode.
— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and insert the 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 m to rewind the tape.
Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DISPLAY Playback – Basics DATA CODE 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).
Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To rewind the tape Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To change the playback direction Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons 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. 14). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. S. LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording You can record a still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record an image such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer tape photo recording – DCR-TRV320 only You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press (self-timer). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press PHOTO firmly. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Printing the still image You can print a still image by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen during recording in 16:9 WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back in the viewfinder, on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the widescreen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].
Using the fader function You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER Advanced Recording Operations M.FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE1) 2) OVERLAP2) WIPE2) DOT2) (random dot) [b] STBY REC MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. 1) You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu setting.
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 the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
Using the Fader function Notes •The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function.
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : SLIM [c] : STRETCH [d] : PASTEL [e] : MOSAIC [f] : [a] [b] The color and brightness of the image is reversed. The image is sepia. The image is monochrome (black-and-white). The light intensity is clearer, and the image looks like an illustration. The image expands vertically. The image expands horizontally.
Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded images using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still images so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. TRAIL You can record the image so that an incidental image like a trail is left. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can slow down the shutter speed.
Using special effects – Digital effect (1) Press DIGITAL EFFECT in CAMERA mode. The digital effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE (3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.
Using special effects – Digital Effect When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. Sports lesson mode This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press PROGRAM AE in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode. The indicator changes as follows: 1 PROGRAM A Advanced Recording Operations 2 To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Press PROGRAM AE. Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-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. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – The subject is backlit – Bright subject and dark background – To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – subjects through glass coated with water droplets. – horizontal stripes. – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky. •When 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.
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 46). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. VACATION (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. The titles are displayed in the language you selected. (4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.
Superimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is recorded. To select the language of a preset title If you want to change the language, select language and return to step 2. before step 2. Then select the desired If you display the menu while superimposing a title The title is not recorded while the menu is displayed.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial.
Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you select [ ] The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appear. Select [ to the previous screen. To erase a character Select [C]. The last character is erased.
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 Commander for this operation. [a] [b] (1) While your camcorder 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 counter resets to zero.
— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and 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) appears. For details of each picture effect function, see page 36. PICTURE EFFECT To cancel the picture effect function Press PICTURE EFFECT. Advanced Playback Operations NEG.
Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. 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.
Enlarging recorded images – PB ZOOM You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s (DCR-TRV320 only). 1 2 PB ZOOM PB ZOOM [EXEC] : T t Advanced Playback Operations (1) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back. The image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.
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 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 counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.
Searching a recording by date – Date search You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date. JUL 4 2000 JUL 5 2000 [b] [c] (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 – Date search Notes • The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan You can search for the still image recorded on tape (photo search). You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Searching for a photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Scanning photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN (3) Press . or >. Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically. 2 3 PHOTO SEARCH MODE = 00 SCAN + To stop scanning Press x.
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR.
Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable (DV connectig cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting 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.
Using with analog video unit and PC – Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC which has the i. LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder. Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT to ON in the menu settings. (P. 64) (3) Start playback on the analog video unit. (4) Start capturing procedures on your PC. The operation procedures depend on your PC and the software which you use.
Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable 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. (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. 64).
Recording video or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting 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. DV S VIDEO Editing (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing You can insert a new scene 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 in “Recording video or TV programs” on page 60, 61. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M. Then press X to set it to the playback pause mode. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory.
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VTR or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to set.
Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV320 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen and the viewfinder show only the items you can operate at the moment.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND TBC* POWER switch Mode Meaning z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound 2 To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound z ON VTR To correct jitter OFF VTR To not correct jitter.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD B. L. POWER Mode Meaning switch z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal VTR CAMERA BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen MEMORY LCD COLOR To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning the SEL/PUSH dial to adjust he following bar. to lighten CONTINUOUS* z OFF MULTI SCRN QUALITY* z FINE STANDARD FLD.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE AUDIO MODE Mode Meaning z SP To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP To increase the recording time to 1.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON ——— z OFF ON TV INPUT z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 LTR SIZE z NORMAL OFF POWER switch To reset the date or time (p. 71) CAMERA MEMORY — VTR CAMERA MEMORY To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME BEEP ——— z MELODY COMMANDER INDICATOR To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder VTR CAMERA MEMORY To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel all sound including shutter sound z LCD V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP CAMERA MEMORY OFF z ON z ON To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by
Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time. 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 date and time. You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no power source installed. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
— “Memory Stick” operations — Using “Memory Stick”–introduction – DCR-TRV320 only You can record and play back still images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the serial port adaptor for “Memory Stick” (not supplied) or PC card adaptor for “Memory Stick” (not supplied).
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Formatting the supplied “Memory Stick” Formatting with this camcorder is not required. The “Memory Stick” has been formatted in the FAT-format at factory. “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder •Sample images are recorded in the “Memory Stick” (p. 84). Note that these images will be deleted if you format the “Memory Stick.” •Stick the supplied label on the labeling position to prevent the accidental erasure.
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Inserting “Memory Stick” (1) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. (2) Insert the “Memory Stick” with the v mark facing toward the “Memory Stick” compartment as illustrated until it clicks. (3) Close the lid of the cassette compartment. 2 “Memory Stick” compartment access lamp To eject the “Memory Stick” Open the lid of the cassette compartment, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly. The “Memory Stick” pops up.
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. Default setting is FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed to about 1/10. Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored into memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording – DCR-TRV320 only You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still image recording. Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the FIELD or FRAME in the menu settings (p. 64). Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM AE. When you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTINUOUS, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( ) Note on using the video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in the multi screen mode if you install it to the accessory shoe.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (self-timer). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen (2) Press or in the viewfinder. (3) Press PHOTO firmly.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMORY MIX – DCR-TRV320 only You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on top of the moving image you are recording. M. CHROM (Memory chroma key) You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving image. M. LUMI (Memory luminance key) You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustlation or title with a moving image.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 camcorder. tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” into your (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image. (3) Press MEMORY+/– to select the still image you want to superimpose. To see the previous image, press MEMORY –.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the following: – Press MEMORY+/– before step 7. – Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4. To change the mode setting Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4. To cancel M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM/M.OVERLAP Press MEMORY MIX. During recording You cannot change the mode setting.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image – DCR-TRV320 only Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape in the Digital8 system, and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Your camcorder can also take in moving image data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 camcorder. system and a “Memory Stick” into your (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press N.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The images from a TV or VCR appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 85.
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save – DCR-TRV320 only Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes recorded in the Digital8 system and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation •Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 system and rewind the tape. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to VTR. Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial.
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save To stop copying Press MENU to stop copying. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback – DCR-TRV320 only You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back 6 images 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 VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (3) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback Image number/Total number of recorded images 21 / 40 MEMORY PLAY 100-0021 Print mark Protect indicator Data file name Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. PLAY MEMORY INDEX DELETE MEMORY MIX MEMORY INDEX Press MEMORY INDEX.
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Note When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”. These numbers are different from the data file names. Files modified with personal computers These files may not be displayed on the index screen. Image files shot with other equipment may not be displayed on the index screen either.
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes – DCR-TRV320 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 camcorder. tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” into your (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the /Digital8 tape to playback pause mode. desired still image.
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes During copying You cannot operate the following buttons: MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY DELETE, MEMORY MIX, MEMORY +, and MEMORY –. Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press the EDITSEARCH buttons during pause mode Memory playback stops. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back. The still image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW – DCR-TRV320 only You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial.
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation. If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation The slide show does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick”, be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning.
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection – DCR-TRV320 only To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to protect (P. 89). (3) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial.
Deleting images – DCR-TRV320 only You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. Deleting selected images (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to delete (P. 89). (3) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen. (4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.
Deleting images Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick”. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.
Deleting images While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK You cannot delete images.
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK – DCR-TRV320 only You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
— Additional Information — Digital8 system, recording and playback What is the “Digital8 system”? This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 video cassette . /Digital8 Usable cassette tapes We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette*. The recording time when you use your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8 / standard 8 tape is half the recording time when using the conventional Hi8 / standard 8 system camcorder.
Digital8 system, recording and playback When you playback a dual sound track tape When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 64).
About i.LINK The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What 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 Functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 58. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu settings hold in memory by the lithium battery. Insert the battery with the positive (+) side facing out. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the W indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only).
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery up once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid.
Troubleshooting 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:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 113. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off.
Troubleshooting Symptom A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The contrast between the subject and background is too high. This is not a malfunction. • This is not a malfunction. Some tiny white spots appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.
Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes Symptom The power does not turn on. The end search function does not work. The end search function does not work correctly. The battery pack is quickly discharged. The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time. The power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate. The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.
Troubleshooting When operating using the “Memory Stick” – DCR-TRV320 only Symptom The “Memory Stick” does not function. Recording does not function. The image cannot be deleted. Deleting all the images cannot be carried out. You cannot protect the image. You cannot write a print mark on the still image. The photo save function does not work. (Continued on the following page) Additional Information You cannot format the “Memory Stick”.
Troubleshooting Others Symptom The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work. The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. The melody or beep sounds for 5 seconds. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window. 112 Cause and/or Corrective Actions • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 64) • Something is blocking the infrared rays.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators The still image is protected* (DCR-TRV320 only) Slow flashing: • The still image is protected. (p. 97) Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”* (DCR-TRV320 only) Slow flashing: •No “Memory Stick” is inserted. (p. 74) Fast flashing: •“Memory Stick” is not readable with your camcorder.
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages •CLOCK SET Reset the date and time. (p. 71) •FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 13) •8mm TAPE t SP REC Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC Use Hi8 /Digital8 in the LP mode.* (p. 68) tapes when you record •Q Z TAPE END The tape has run out.* •Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette tape.*(P. 15) • The video heads are dirty. (p. 118) CLEANING CASSETTE** You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal.* (p.
Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC 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]. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation 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 condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Kit (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When you playback /record in the Digital8 system The video head may be dirty when: •mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. •playback pictures do not move.
Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (1) 1Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). 2Then, while holding the RELEASE knob up, 3turn the eyecup in a counterclockwise direction and pull it out. (2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower for a still camera. (3) Turn the eyecup in a clockwise direction, then replace the screw. Caution Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup.
Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. • 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, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. •Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. •Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scaning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Recommended cassette Hi8/Digital8 video cassette Recording/playback time (using 120 min. Hi8 video cassette) SP mode: 1 hour LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minuites Fastforward/rewind time (using 120 min. Hi8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 4 1 5 6 2 7 8 3 5 POWER switch (p. 16) 2 OPEN button (p. 16) 6 START/STOP button (p. 16) 3 VOLUME buttons (p. 24) 7 Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 125) 4 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 10) 8 DC IN jack (p. 11) Quick Reference 1 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products.
Identifying the parts and controls 9 0 qa qh qj qs qk qd ql qf w; wa qg 9 Video control buttons (p. 24, 26) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VTR. qg Infrared rays emitter (p. 20, 28) qh SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 21) qj NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 20) qk Display window (p. 129) ql FOCUS switch (p. 43) qs Focus ring (p.
Identifying the parts and controls ws wl wd e; wf ea wg es ed ef eg wh eh ej ek ws Eyecup ea MEMORY INDEX button* (p. 90) wd Viewfinder es MEMORY DELETE button* (p. 98) wf MEMORY PLAY button* (p. 89) ed FADER button (p. 33) wg MEMORY – button* (p. 83, 89) ef BACK LIGHT button (p. 20) wh LCD screen (p. 17) eg PROGRAM AE button (p. 41) wj Speaker eh EXPOSURE button (p. 42) wk (self-timer) button* (p. 22, 81) wl Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p.
Identifying the parts and controls rg el rh r; rj rk rl ra rs t; rd ta ts rf el Intelligent accessory shoe ra DISPLAY button (p. 25) rh “Memory Stick” lamp* This lamp lights up while “Memory Stick” is in the “Memory Stick” compartment. rs Lithium battery compartment (p. 107) rj PHOTO button (p. 29, 77) rd PB ZOOM button (p. 51, 94) rk DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 38, 50) rf TITLE button (p. 44) rl END SEARCH button (p. 23) rg Power Zoom lever (p. 18) t; PICTURE EFFECT button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls td y; tf tg th tj tk ya ys yd yf tl y; S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 27) tf Access lamp* (p. 74) ya i (headphones) jack tg “Memory Stick” compartment* (p. 74) ys AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 27, 31, 57) th LOCK knob (p. 16) yd MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (not supplied). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. tj Cassette compartment (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 7 1 2 8 3 4 5 9 0 6 1 PHOTO button (p. 30) 7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 48, 52) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 25) 4 ./> buttons (p. 53, 55) 8 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder. 5 Tape transport buttons (p. 26) 9 START/STOP button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa Display window qf ws qg 40min W SP REC 0:00:00 T M.FADER 16:9WIDE SEPIA ZERO SET MEMORY DATE 01 SEARCH A/VtDV 16BIT qh qj 3 qd wa ws wd qd wf qg Tape counter indicator (p. 19, 48, 52)/ Time code indicator (p. 19)/Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p. 113)/ Tape photo recording indicator (p. 29) qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 19) qj ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p.
Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) • In a dark place • In insufficient light • In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views • Shooting backlit subjects • In spotlight, such as at the theater • In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope NIGHTSHOT (p. 20) Low lux mode (p. 40) Sunset & moon mode (p. 40) BACK LIGHT (p. 20) Spotlight mode (p. 40) Beach & ski mode (p.
Index A, B I, J, K, L R AC power adaptor .................. 11 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 19 AFM HiFi Sound ................... 103 AUDIO MIX ............................ 66 AUDIO MODE ........................ 68 A/V connecting cable .................................... 27, 31, 57 BACK LIGHT .......................... 20 Battery pack ............................. 10 BEEP ......................................... 70 BOUNCE .................................. 33 i.LINK .......................
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