SONY, ,-o,2-o,o-,, Digital Video Camera Recorder D Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and retain it for future reference. Owner's The model thoroughly, Record and serial numbers are located on the botlom. 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 Seria! No.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced I_atures, but at the same time it is veiny easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. To prevent not expose moisture, fire or shock hazard, the unit to rain or do CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Note: If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: SONY DCR-TRV240, DCRTRV340 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Ma in features Recording • • • • • • • moving or still images, and playing them back Recording moving pictures on a tape (p. 21) Recording still images on a tape (p. 39) Playing back a tape (p. 34) Recording still images on" Memory Stick" s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124) Recording moving pictures on _ Memory Stick" s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 140) Viewing still images recorded on _Memory Stick" s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 150) Viewing moving pictures on _Memory Stick" s (except DCR-TRV240) (p.
Checking supplied accessories Make sm'e that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. E E [] Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 207) [] AC-LIOA/L10B/L1OC adaptor (I), Power [] NP-FM3O battery pack DCR-TRV240/TRV340 (1) (p. 12, 13) NP-FMS0 battery pack DCR-TRV740/TRV840 (1) (p. 12, 13) [] AC power cord (I) (p. 13) Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 207) [] A/V connecting cable (I) (p. 38) [] Shoulder strap (I) (p. 201) [] Lens cap (I) (p.
Table of contents Main ff_atures Checking ........................................... supplied accessories 4 .............. 5 Using the PROGRAM Adjusting the exposure Focusing Quick Guide Start ............................. 8 Frame Getting Started ................................. Step 1 Preparing the power supply... 12 pack ............ 12 the battery pack ............. 13 to a wall outlet ........... 17 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 18 Recording- a cassette .......
Table of contents " Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Troubleshooting Using" Memory Stick" Introduction ............................... 116 Recording still images on "Memory Stick" s Memory Photo recording ......... 124 Superimposing a still image in tile "Memory Stick" on an image MEMORY MIX .......................... 129 Recording images images fl-om a tape as still ............................................ 135 Copying still images from a tape PHOTO SAVE ............................
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses" ( )" for more intbrmation. Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Open the DC IN jack cover. plug with its • mark facing up. _r adaptor O Slide OPEN/EJECT in tile direction arrow lid. and open 0 of Ihe the Insert (supplied) the cassette straight as tar as possible cassette into the compartment the window in with facing up.
] 1_ Remove the lens cap. ISet the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. IPress START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP button panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the LCD screen. again. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder against the eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is black and white. with your eye When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off.
- Getting Started Using - this manual The instructions in this manual are for the four models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at tile bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV740 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in tile illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, _ except DCRTRV240.
Using this manual Lens and LCD screen/finder • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Do not let your camcorder become wet.
Step 1 Preparing the power (1) Lift up tile viewfinder. (2) Slide tile battery pack down until supply it clicks. To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up tile viewfinder. (2) Slide tile battery pack out in the direction of ttle arrow while pressing BATT (battery) release lever down. (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install tile NP FMT0/QMT1/FM90/QM91/FM91 camcorder, extend its viewfinder.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your eamcorder operates only with the" InfoLITHIUM" battery See page 189 for details of" InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. pack (M series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with tile plug's • mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set tile POWER switch m OFF (CHG).
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts on the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. When the battery The LCD backligbt Remaining battery The remaining recording time Until pack is charged fully of the display window your time appears off'. indicator battery time indicator when recording using camcorder min" is turned calculates in the display the viewfinder.
Step 1 Preparing Charging the power supply time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-FM30 _) 145 (85) NP-FM50 zl 150 (90) NP.FMTO 249 (189) NP.QMTI 269 (200) NP.FM90 930 (279) NP.QM91/FM91 969 (300) {& The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature.
Step 1 Preparing Approximate the power number of minutes supply when you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77° F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. that you power it from a (1) Open tile DC IN jack cover, and connect tile AC power adaptor jack on your camcorder with ttle plug's • mark facing up. (2) Connect tile power cord to tile AC power adaptor. (3) Connect tile power to the DC IN a cord to a wall outlet.
Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 196).
Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 _ .... ----* 2002 _ .... --_ 2079 If you do not set the date and time " : :- " is recorded on the tape and the" Memory (except DCR-TRV240) Note on the time Stick". indicator The internal clock of your camcorder • 12:00 AM stands for midnight. • 12:00 PM stands {or noon. operates on a 12-hour cycle.
Step 3 Inserting We recommend a cassette using Hi8 Him/Digital8 []1 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power source (p. 12). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of tile arrow and open the lid. Tile cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert tile cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with tile window facing up. Push tile center of the cassette back to insert. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing _ on tile cassette compartment.
- Recording- Basics- Recording Your camcorder a picture automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove tile lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach tile lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See "Step 1" to" Step 3" for more information (p. 12 to 20). (3) Set the POWER switch m CAMERA while pressing the small green bu|ton. This sets your camcorder to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.
Recording a picture Note on recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 105). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend that you play back the tape on your camcorder.
Recording a picture The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 degrees. The LCD panel moves about to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. 90 degrees o _Q When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically camcorder body. until it clicks, and swing it into the Note When using the LCD screen turns off. When you use The LCD screen viewfinder. except in tile mirror the LCD screen may be difficult mode, the viewfinder outdoors in direct sunlight to see.
Recording a picture Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. "T' side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) W" side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) To use zoom greater than 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840) Zoom greater than 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15x (DCR-TRV740/TRV840) is performed digitally.
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 focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. o Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings (p. 105). Even i{'you adjust the VF B.L., the recorded picture will not be affected.
Recording a picture This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY Rotate the LED screen 180 degrees. {except DCR-TRV240). The @ indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. II• appears in the standby mode, and • appears in the recording mode.
Recording a picture Indicators are not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery Format Recording mode time o E f _ _ | | STOY,REC _ _-- Time code/Tape '_t _ / _, counter Remaining tape Thisappears after the POWER switch f{ra while_ This is displayed set to CAMERA _--------------_ _a for five seconds or MEMORY is set to CAMERA a£ter the POWER switch is (except DCR-TRV240). Date This is displayed set to CAMERA for five seconds after the POWER switch is or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240).
Recording a picture When you shoot a subject with the light source behind light background, use the backlight function. the subject or a subject In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press BACK LIGHT. The [] indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. _ }i_i!i! BACK If you press EXPOSURE when shooting The backlight function will be canceled.
Recording a picture The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. g In CAMERA The RBand" or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT NIGHTSHO1 _ indicators flash on the screen. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. o _a _o to OFF.
Recording a picture Notes • Do not use the NightShot mode in bright places (e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • When you keep NIGHTStIOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. • If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. • You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function in dark places where the illumination is 0 lux.
Recording a picture - Except Recording You can DCR-TRV240 with the self-timer also use the Remote starts in 10 seconds automatically. Commander for this operation. (1) In tile standby mode, press MENU to display tile menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFT1MER in _, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. (5) Press START/STOP.
Checking recordings - 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. ENDSEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section 1 after you record. In the standby mode, press END SEARCH. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from tile speaker or headphones.
Checking recordings - END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review Notes • END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only fur tapes recorded in the Digital8 Et system. • If you start recording afler using the end search function, occasionally, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth. • Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape, the end search ['unction does not work.
- 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) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Install tile power source and insert the recorded tape. Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Press _ to rewind the tape. Press _ to start playback.
Playing back a tape Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DISPLAY About date/time and various settings Your camcorder automatically records not only pictures on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Playing back a tape To not display various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings {p. 105). The display changes as follows when you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: date/time *--* no indicator Notes on the data code function • The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 [} system. • Various settings of the recording data are not recorded when recording images on "Memory Stick" s {except DCR-TRV240).
Playing back a tape To monitor high-speed pictures while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan) Keep pressing _II while rewinding or _ while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button. To view pictures at slow speed (slow playback) Press I_- on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press _, then press rob-on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press mm,_.
Viewing recordings on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring playback pictures on the TV screer we recommend that you power your eamcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 17). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Open the jack cover.
- Advanced Recording Recording Operations- still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording You can record still images such as photographs. 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. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on "Memol T Stick" s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). Before operation Set PHOTO REC to TAPE in the menu (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 105) settings.
Recording still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded ['or about seven seconds, and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. To record clear and less fluctuated still images We recommend that you record on" Memory Stick" s.
Recording still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording - Except DCR-TRV240 You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set PHOTO REC to TAPE in the menu settings. (The default setting is MEMORY.) (p. 105) (1) In tile standby mode, press MENU to display tile menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFT1MER in _, then press tile > <_ dial.
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:gWIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [e] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen "IV m the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [dl. [a] [b] [d] [c] (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.
Using the wide mode ID-1 system The ID-1 system sends 4:3, or letter box) with system, the screen size aspect ratio (screen video signals. If you is automatically horizontal/vertical ratio) connect a "IV compatible infurmation (16:9, with the ID-I selected. IDa2 system The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-I signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/V connecting cable.
Using the fader function You can fade in oi' out to give your recording a more professional appearance. [a] FADER M.FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE i)2) OVERLAP zl WIPE z) DOT zl [b] MONOTONE When fading When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. _)You can use this ['unction when D ZOOM 2)Fade in only 44 is set to OFF in the menu settings.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In tile standby mode, press FADER until tile desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In tile recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER --+ M.FADER --+ BOUNCE --* MONOTONE • no indicator ,,_ DOT *-- WIPE *_- OVERLAP *J The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops tlashing.
Using the fader While using FOCUS Zoom Picture function the bounce function, you cannot use the effects Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the fullowing When D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings Wide mode Picture effects PROGRAM AE 46 followingfunctions: mode or functions:
Using special You can digitally TV. effects process pictures - Picture to obtain effect special effects like those in films or on the NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA: B&W : SOLARIZE[b] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. Tile picture appears in sepia. Tile picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white). Tile light intensity becomes clearer to make the picture look more like an illustration. SLIM [c] : Tile picture expands vertically. STRETCH[d] : Tile picture expands horizontally.
Using special effects- You can add special effects to recorded Sound is recorded normally. Digital picture effect using the various digital functions. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture. TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.
Using special effects- Digital (1) In CAMERA mode, (g) Turn the SEL/PUSH (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH effect press MENU to display tile menu settings. EXEC dial to select D EFFECT in _, then press EXEC dial to select tile desired digital (4) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Tile bars appear on tile screen. and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect as follows: Items to be STILL FLASH the dial. effect mode.
Using special effects - Digital effect Notes • The following Fader functions do riot work during Photo recording Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter • The PROGRAM AE function • The following functions Wide mode Picture effects PROGRAM AE digital effects: does not work in the slow shutter do not work in the old movie mode: When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effects are automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. excessively white Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating people or flowers.
Using the PROGRAM (1) In CAMERA display AE function or MEMORY the menu (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press MENU m settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH dial. EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE in 8, (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode. then press tile 2 MENU To cancel the PROGRAM AE function Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in tile menu settings.
Adjusting the exposure You can manually adjust and set the adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the When the subject is backlit When shooting bright subjects and When recording dark pictures (e.g. manually exposure. Normally, following cases: exposure is automatically dark backgrounds night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, exposure indicalor appears on tile screen, (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. press EXPOSURE.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the [bcus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted: • 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 tile background. • Shooting a stationm T subject when using a tripod.
Interval recording You can make a time-lapse recording by setting your camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, gradual appearances, etc., with this function. Example ls ls [al REE TIME [bl INTERVAL (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INT. REC in _1_, then press tile dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press tile dial.
Intervalrecording [_ SEL_T_MER D_A ZOOMSET p_OTO _EC ] ma STE_OYS_OT _A_E REC _RETUR_ _EN_ I _E_D 4 _2 __ REC CAMERA SET __ _EC CAMERA S_7 To cancel interval recording Perform either of the fbllowing: Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings. Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA. To perform normal recording during interval recording You can perform normal recording only once during INTERVAL. Press START/STOP. The INTERVAL indicator flashes, and normal recording starts.
Frame by frame recording - Frame recording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using frame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a frame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 5. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXECdial to select FRAME REC in _1_,then press tile dial.
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight presel titles and two custom titles (p. 60).You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. (1) In the standby mode, press TITLE to display the title menu. Tile title menu display appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i2:1,then press tile dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired tide, then press the dial. Tile titles are displayed in the language you selected.
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 tile language, select _ before step 2. Then select the desired language and return to step 2. If you display the menu while superimposing a title The title is not recorded while the menu is displayed. To use a custom {3.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your cameorder. to 20 characters. Each title can have up (1) In the standby or VCR mode, press TITLE. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [_, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of tile desired cbaracter, then press the dial.
Making your own To change titles a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select [÷], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take three minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off'.
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 ,_[a] for this operation. [b] (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH,and release the bu|ton at the insert end point [b]. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORYon tile Remote Commander. Tile ZERO SET MEMORYindicator flashes and the counter resets to zero.
- Advanced Playback Playing Operations- back tapes with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the following picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU to display tile menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT in _, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial.
Playing back tapes with digital During playback, you can process a scene using the following STILL, FLASH, EUMI. and TRAIL. effects digital effect functions: (1) In the playback mode, press MENU to display tile menu settings. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT in _l_, then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select tile desired digital effect mode, then press tile dial. Tile bars appear on the screen. In the STILL or LUMI.
Enlarging recorded - Tape PBZOOM images You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge on" Memory Stick" s (except DCR_TRV240) (p. 166). (1) In tile playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM. enlarged, and T { indicators which showing the direction appear on the screen. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, (3) Turn } : Tile image moves downwards. { : Tile image moves upwards.
Enlarging recorded images - Tape PB ZOOM Notes • The PB ZOOM function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 [2 system. • You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM fhnction. • You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using the PB ZOOM function. However, you can record still images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.
Quickly locating a scene - ZERO SET MEMORY Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of" 0:00:00". Use 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 tile point you want to locate later. Tile tape counter shows" 0:00:O0 _ and tile ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes on the screen.
Searching a recording - DATE SEARCH by date You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (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. JUL420024 | ,JUL 52002-" [a] [b] -_DEC 31 2002 [c] (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO You can You can seconds Use the SCAN search for the recorded still image recorded on tape (photo search). also search for still images one after another and display each image for five automatically (photo scan). Remote Commander fur these operations. (1) Set tile POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo search indicator appears on the screen.
Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCHIPHOTO SCAN (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on tile Remote Commander repeatedly until ttle photo scan indicator appears on the screen. Ttle indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH--+ PHOTO SEARCH --+ PHOTO SCAN --+ {noindicator) (3) Press _ or I_1. Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically. To stop PressII. scanning Note The photo D system.
- Editing - Dubbing a tape Using the NV connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. as Before operation • Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.
Dubbing a tape if your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output. If your VCR has an S videojack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).
Dubbing a tape Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction. |} system During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are output as the image signals from tile _ DV IN/OUT You can connect one VCR only using the LLINK cable (DV connecting See page 191 fur more information about LLINK. jack.
Dubbing - Digital only desired scenes program editing (on tapes) You can duplicate the VCR. selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can club on" Memory Stick" s (except DCR-TRV240). more inIkarmation. Unwanted scene Unwanted operating See page 146 for scene Switch the order I• I Y Before operating the Digital program editing function tapes recorded other equipment Step1 Connecting the VCR (p.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) You can connect both an A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect tile devices as illustrated in page 71. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustrated on page 72.
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Dubbing only About desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) IR SETUP codes The [R SETUP code is stored in the memory of your eamcorder. Be sure to set the correct code to match your VCR. The default setting is code number 3.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press tile dial. @ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial. Refer to tile operating instructions of your VCR. Buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR The butlons vary depending on your VCR.
Dubbing only (4) (_) @ @ desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) Confirming VCR operation Insert a recordahle tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXECdial to select IR TEST,then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXECdial to select EXECUTE,then press the dial. If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. When recording is finished, tile indicator changes to COMPLETE. g ...................
Dubbing only desired When you connect procedure below. (3) Press MENU editing you connect m display a digital tile menu video camera (on tapes) cable) (optional), switch to VCR on your camcorder, of the connected VCR on, then set tile input (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH (5) For DCR-TRV240: 80 program using i.LINK cable (DV connecting (1) Set the POWER (2) Turn the power input. When to VCR/VTR. scenes - Digital recorder, follow the selector to DV set its power switch settings.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) MENU For DCR-TRV240: Ef 6 OATA COOE aEEP O_SPLAy _ REAOY I INO CATOR OT_ERS _aETUaN L _,aENUI ENO For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: 7 8 When you connect using an LLINK cable (DV connecting You cannot dub the titles and display indicators.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder if inserted. (1) Set the POWER (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to recording pause. to record When you do not need you select switch to VCR on your i.LINK in CONTROL, camcorder. over) into the VCR, then set to set to recording (3) pause.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) 4 g 7 9 Notes • When you complete about 50 seconds. step 3, the image used to adjust synchronization is recorded for • If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds' lead before starting recording. • When you connect with an i.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) (1) Insert tile tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display tile menu settings. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _m_,then press tile dial. (4) For DCR-TRV240: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press tile dial. For DCR-TRV340/TRV?40/TRV840: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press tile dial.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) MENU For DCR-TRV240: For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: 8 6 9 85
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, dmn press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Tile last set program mark flashes, then tile setting is canceled. To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 2.
Dubbing only Make sure recording procedure When you desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), the following is not necessary. use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (1) For DCR-TRV240: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.
Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer - Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack connected to your camcorder. to your Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU m display tile menu (The default Tile operation using. for capturing procedures images depend is LCD.) settings.
Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a nape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (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 tile POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
Recording video or TV programs Notes • To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8 E_Isystem on a tape. • If you fast-forward or slow-playback on the other equipment, the image being recorded may fluctuate. When recording fl'om other equipment, be sure to play back the original tape at normal speed.
Recording video or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to L DV IN/OUT your camcorder and to DV OUT of the DV products. With a digital to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form fur high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want and inseri the recorded (2) Set tile POWER switch to record over) tape into the VCR on your to VCR on your camcorder.
Inserting a scene from - Insert Editing a VCR You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 89, 91. Insert a cassette scene to insert into the VCR. [al [A] [bl [cl {BI I I .
inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert Editing (1) Set tile POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) On tile connected VCR, locate just before tile insert start point [a], then press n to set tile VCR to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder, locate tile insert end point [c] by pressing _1_ or INI_. Then press II to set your camcorder to tile playback pause mode. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and tile end point memory.
Viewing images recorded your computer (Windows on a tape on users only) If you connect your camcorder and your computer using the USB cable, you can view pictures live fi-om your camcorder and pictures recorded on a tape on your computer (USB Streaming function). Furthermore, if you capture images recorded on a tape from your camcorder to your computer, you can process or edit them in image processing software and append them to e-mail.
Viewing images recorded (Windows users only) on a tape on your computer Notes • Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub. • Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously. • Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
Viewing images recorded (Windows users only) on a tape on your computer Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver on the computer. The USB driver is packaged together with application software for viewing images on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. I J computer. Start following operation Connectthe the USB cabte in step without 8.
Viewing images recorded (Windows users only) on a tape on your computer (USB) jack USB cable {supplied) (9) Follow tile on-screen that the USB drivers three times because the installation messages so that tile Add Hardware have been installed. The Add Hardware three different USB drivers are installed. to complete without interrupting Wizard _;!_ recognizes Wizard Be sure starts to allow it.
Viewing images recorded (Windows users only) ® Open your on a tape computer's" Device For Windows XP: Select "Start" -_ _Control on your Manager" PaneF _" . System _ _" the _ Device Manager _ button. If there is no" System" inside" Pick a Category" click" Switch to Classic View _ instead. For Windows Select" ® 98 -+" Control Panel" Manager" button.
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Viewing images recorded (Windows users only) on a tape on your computer Install _ PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.l.0 tot Sonf on your computer. _PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.l.0 for Sony" is packaged on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder." PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.l.0 for Sony" allows you to easily view images on your camcorder on your computer for your enjoyment. To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as a Power User or Administrator.
Viewing images recorded (Windows users only) on a tape on your computer To use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as a Power User or Administrator. For Windows XP, you must be authorized as an Administrator. Viewing images Viewing images recorded on a tape (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Connect one end of tile USB cable to the _ (USB) jack on your camcorder the other end to tile USB connector on your computer.
Viewing images recorded (Windows users only) (6) Click _) on a tape on your computer on tile screen. Tile" PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.l.0 for Sony" startup screen computer. (7) Click @. Preview window (8) Start playback on your camcorder. Tile image fl-om tile tape appears in tile preview window.
Viewing images recorded (Windows users only) on a tape on your computer Viewing images live from your ¢amcorder (1) Follow tile steps (I), (2) on page 101, then connect tile AC power adaptor your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (2) Set tile POWER switch m CAMERA. Select USB STREAM to ON in _ in the menu settings (p. 105). (3) Follow tile steps (5) to (7) on page 101,102. The image from your camcorder appears live in the preview window.
Viewing images recorded (Windows users only) on a tape on your computer Notes • When you view images on your computer with the USB connection, the following may occur. This is not a malfunction: The image may fluctuate The image may contain noise, etc. The image does not appear properly if the TV color system used for the image signal differs to the system used on your camcorder. • When your camcorder is in the standby mode with a cassette inserted, it turns off automatically after three minutes.
- Customizing Your Changing Camcorder- 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, VCR or MEMORY (except display tile menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select set. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select set. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select tO set.
Changing the menu settings To make the menu display Press MENU. Menu items are displayed MANUAL as the disappear following icons: SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET _Z] MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV240) [_ PRINT SET {except DCR-TRV240) TAPE SET [_ SETUP MENU _m_ OTHERS Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can operat_ at the moment. POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch PROGRAM AE To suit your (p.
Changing the menu settings POWER switch Icon/item Mode Meaning _1_ SELFTIMER* • OFF To not use the self timer function CAMERA To use the selgtimer MEMORY ON D ZOOM (DCR-TRV2401 TRV340) D ZOOM (DCR-TRV740/ TRVg40) PHOTO REC* • OFF To activate the digital zoom. More than 25x to 50x zoom is performed digitally (p. 24). 700x To activate the digital zoom. More than 25x to 700x zoom is performed digitally (p. 24). • OFF To activate the digital zoom.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item HiFi SOUND ThE * Mode Meaning • STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound tape with main and sub sound (p. 188) 1 To play back a stereo tape with tile left sound a dual sound track tape with main sound 2 To play back a stereo tape with or a dual sound track tape with ON To correct OFF To not correct • switch track VCR or tile right sound sub sound jitter VCR jitter.
Changing the menu Icon/item settings Mode LED BRIGHT Meaning POWER switch To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. CAMERA VCR MEMORY ,IL To darken LED B.L. O BRT NORMAL BRIGHT LED COLOR _ To set the brighmess normal To lighten on the LCD screen to CAMERA VCR To brighten the LCD screen MEMORY To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following bar CAMERA VCR MEMORY .A Togetlowintensity VE B.
Changing the menu Icon/item _I_ settings POWER switch Mode Meaning • OlaF To not record STILL SET BURST (DCRTRV740/ TRV840 only) PIC MODE (DCR-TRV340 only) QUALITY EXP BRKTG To record three images different exposures MULTI SCRN To record nine images continuously, display the images on a single page divided into nine boxes. • SINGLE MULTI To not record SCRN • FIELD FRAME IMAGESIZE (DCR-TRV740 /TRV840 only) (p.
Changing the menu Icon/item settings Mode *[] PROTECT ON • OFF Meaning POWER switch To protect selected images against accidental erasure {p. 170) VCR MEMORY To not protect images SLIDE SHOW - - To pla back images in a continuous (p. 168_ PHOTO SAVE - - To copy still images on tape onto" Memory Stick" (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch * [] • RETURN To cancel prints of split screens MEMORY 9PIE PRINT DATE/TIME REC MODE SAME To make prints of the same split screen (p. 176) MULTI To make prints of different split screens MARKED To make prints of images with print marks in recording order • OFF To make prints with the recording date DAY&TIME To make (p.
Changing the menu Icon/item [] settings Mode CLOCK SET • OFF To deactivate the USB Streaming ON USBCONNECT* To activate the USB Streaming • NORMAL MODE • NORMAL MEMORY To display selected menu items in normal size CAMERA To display selected menu items at twice the normal size VCR MEMORY To display the following information indicator's in English: REC, STBY, min, CAPTURE, END SEARCH and VOL, etc.
Changing the menu Icon/item DATA CODE settings Meaning • DATE/CAM To display date, time and recording playback DATE WORLD POWER switch Mode TIME data during To display date and time during playback To set the clock to the local time Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time VCR MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY difference. The clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.
Changing the menu Icon/item REC LAMP settings Mode Meaning • ON To light up the camera recording front of your camcorder OFF VIDEO EDIT INDICATOR • RETURN* POWER switch lamp at the To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the person is not aware of the recording To cancel video editing TAPE* To make a program and perform video editing (p. 74) MEMORY* To make a program and pe_ form MPEG editing (p.
- " Memory Using Stick" operations- " Memory Stick"- Introduction - Except DCR-TRV240 You can record and play back images on a" Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using tile USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. image On file format Still image (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Using "Memory Stick" - Introduction " Memory Stick" s formatted on computer "Memo_T Stick" s formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not guaranteed compatible with your camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick_s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA 0apan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Using" Memory Stick" - Introduction Insert a" Memo_y Stick" in the" Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with the • mark facing toward the" Memory Stick" slot as illustrated. Access lamp Press the" Memory • mark Stick" once lightly. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data fi'om the" Memory Stick" or recording the data on the" Memory Stick".
Using " Memory Stick"- Introduction You can select the image quality mode in still image recording. SUPER FINE (DCR-TRV740/TRV840), or FINE (DCR-TRV340). (1) Set tile POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. is set to tile left (unlock) position. to display the menu Make The default setting is sure that the LOCK switch (2) Press MENU (3) Turn (4) Turn the gEL/PUSH the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXEC dial to select settings. ST1LL SET in _::1, then press tile dial. QUALITY, then press tile dial.
Using" Memory Stick" - Introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only) This is tile highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/3. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. Fine images are compressed to about 1/6. STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. are compressed to about 1/10.
Using " Memory Stick"- Introduction You can select either of two image sizes Still images (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only): Moving pictures: 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 1152 × 864. (When you record with DCR TRV340, the still image size is always 640 x 480.) 320 × 240 or 160 × 112 The default setting is 320 x 240. (1) Set tile POWER the left (unlock) switch to MEMORY. position.
Using" Memory Image size Setting Stick"- Introduction settings Meaning Indicator Playback 1152x864" Records 1182 ×864 stillimages. 1L-_1152 SFN 1L-_1152 640 × 480* Records 640 x 480 still images. _6640 SFN _.E-2_ao 320 × 240 Records 320 x 240 moving pictures. _320 _320 160×112 Records 160 x 112 moving pictures.
Using " Memory Stick"- Introduction Approximate number " Memory Stick" of still images you can record on a The number of images you can record varies depending select and the complexity of the subject.
Recording still images on " Memory Stick" s - Memory Photo recording - Except DCR-TRV240 You can record still images on" Memory Stick" s. Before Insert operation a" Memory Stick" (1) Set the POWER into your switch camcorder. to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch tile left (unlock) position. (2) Kee f) pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still image appears. • mark stops flashing, then lights up.
Recording - Memory still images on " Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch Stick" s is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: Wide mode SUPER NIGHTS[ lOT Color Slow Shutter Fader Picture effects Digital effects Titles Digital zoom (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 SteadyShot (DCR-TRV?40/TRV840 Sports lesson (DCR-TRV?40/TRV840 only) only) only) When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2 The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.
Recording - Memory still images on "Memory Photo recording You can record still images before recording. Stick" s continuously. Select one of the three modes NORMAL [a] (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only) Your cameorder shoots up to foul' still images × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. ( _ ) described below in 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in 640 EXP BRKTG (DCR-TRV74O/TRV840only) Your camcorder automatically shoots three images at about 0.5 sec intervals at different exposure.
Recording - Memory still images on " Memory Photo recording Stick" s 3 4 # 3 £ o If the capacity of the" " _ FULL" appears Stick". on the screen Memory Stick" and you cannot becomes record When recording in the multi screen mode The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically menu settings.
Recording - Memory still images on "Memory Photo recording Stick" s You can record images on" Memory Stick" s with the self-timer. You can use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. the left (unlock) position. (2) In the standby mode, press (3) Turn the SEE/PUSH dial. MENU Make sure to display EXEC dial to select that the LOCK switch the menu SEEFTIMER settings.
Superimposing a still image in the " Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX - Except DCR-TRV240 You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on tile" Memory Stick" on the moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a" Memory Stick". (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the Memory Stick" .) M. CHROM (memory chroma key) You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture. M.
Superimposing a still - MEMORY MIX image in the" Before operation • Insert • Insert a tape for recording a" Memory Stick" (1) Set the POWER (2) In the standby into your is recorded switch mode, camcorder. still images (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH MEMORY tile SEL/PUSH Tile still image M. CHROM M. LUMI C. CHROM M. OVERLAP on an image eamcorder. MIX. appears to select the still image image, press MEMORY EXEC dial to select on the lower part of the you want to superimpose. .
Superimposing a still - MEMORY MIX image in the" Memory Stick" on an image 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/PUS] {EXECdial before step 7,and repeat the procedure from step 4. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press MEMORYMIX. Notes • You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on "Memory Stick" s.
Superimposing a still - MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a" Memory image in the" Stick" is recorded Memory still images Stick" on an image into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that tile LOCK switch is set to tile left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY MIX. Tile 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.
Superimposing a still - MEMORY MIX image in the" Memory Stick" on an image MEMORY MIX 4 Still image 3 To change the still I 6 3 £ 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 i from step 4. o To change the mode setting Pressthe SEL/PUSI { EXEC dlal before step 7,and repeat the procedure from step 4. TO cancel MEMORY Press MEMORY MIX.
Superimposing a still - MEMORY MIX image in the" Memory Stick" on an image Notes • You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on "Memory Stick" s. • When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear. Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play modified images back with your camcorder. During recording You cannot change the mode setting.
Recording images images from a tape as still - Except DCR-TRV240 Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape recorded in ttle Digital8 [_ system, and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick." Your camcorder can also capture moving image data through ttle input connector record it as a still image on a" Memory Stick." Before operation • Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 D system • Insert a" Memory Stick" inlo your camcorder. (1) Set tile POWER (2) Press switch m_,,-.
Recording images from a tape as still images When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen the button. Titles superimposed You cannot record have already been on when you press tapes titles on the "Memory recorded on tapes. Stick." However, Recording date/time The recording data (date/time) when it is recorded Various settings are not recorded. you can on" Memory record titles which Stick" is recorded.
Recording images from a tape as still images Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV OUT I DV IN/OUT (optional) : Signal flow Note In the following instances," _ REC ERROR" is displayed and recording is not possible.
Copying - PHOTO stillimages from a tape SAVE - Except DCR-TRV240 Using the search function, you can automatically capture only still images from tapes recorded in the Digital8 D system and record them on a" Memory Stick" in sequence. Before operation • Insert a tape • Insert a" Memory recorded (1) Set the POWER in the Digital81]1 Stick" switch into your system and rewind to VCR. (2) Press MENU m display tile menu settings. (3) Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO dial.
Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE To stop copying Press MENU. When the " Memory Stick" becomes full "MEMORY FULL" appears on the screen, and 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 knock your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, _ect the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may become damaged.
Recording moving pictures on " Memory Stick" s - MPEG movie recording - Except DCR-TRV240 You can record moving pictures with sound on" Memory Stick" s. Before operation Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER to MEMORY. Make the left (unlock) position. (2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder switch starts lamp located on the front For DCR-TRV340 only: of your camcorder sure that the LOCK switch recording. lights The camera recording up.
Recording moving pictures - MPEG movie recording When the POWER switch on " Memory Stick" s is set to MEMORY The angle of view is slightly larger compared mode. with tile angle of view in CAMERA When using an external flash (optional) Turn the power of the external flash off when recording Stick" s. Otherwise, the charging sound moving pictures on" Memory for the flash may be recorded. Recording date/time The date/time are not displayed while recording.
Recording pictures pictures from a tape as moving - Except DCR-TRV240 Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on tapes and record it as a moving picture on a" Memory Stick." Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a" Memory Stick." Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. • Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press ID,_.
Recording pictures from a tape as moving pictures Notes • Sound recorded in 4g kI{z is converted to 32 kl-{z sound when recording pictures from a tape to "Memory Stick" s. • Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tape. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock the unit. Also, do not turn the power of{', eject a" Memo{ T Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may become damage.
Recording pictures from a tape as moving Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (1) Set the POWER switch pictures (The default setting is LCD.) to VCR. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see tile desired program. Tile picture of tile other equipment is displayed on tile LCD screen or viewfinder. (3) Follow want tile procedure on page to start recording from.
Recording pictures from a tape as moving Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting pictures cable) DV OUT (optional) : Signal flow Note In the following instances, recording is discontinued.
Recording edited pictures as a moving pictureDigital program editing (on " Memory Stick" s) - Except DCR-TRV240 You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto" Memo_T Stick" s. (1) (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. Insert the tape for playback, and a _Memory Stick" for recording into your camcorder. (3) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in _, then press the dial.
Recording edited - Digital program pictures editing as a moving (on" Memory picture Stick" s) 8 10 MENU 11 4,0 ......... 3 £ o Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of tile last program. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXECto select UNDO, then press tile dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXECto select EXECUTE,then press tile dial. To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 2. Erasing (1) Select select (2) Select select all programs VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.
Recording edited - Digital program pictures editing as a moving (on" Memory picture Stick" s) Notes • • • • • Digital program editing works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 [} system. You cannot dub the titles or display indicators. You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing on" Memory Stick" s. You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape. If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape, the total time code may not be displayed correctly.
Recording edited - Digital program pictures editing as a moving (on" Memory picture Stick" s) (1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn tile SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MEMORY, then press the dial. (2) Select START in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press tile dial. Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing. The program mark flashes.
Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback - Except DCR-TRV240 You can play back still images recorded on a "Memory Stick". You can also play back six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image (3) Press still image.
Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback To play back recorded images on a TV screen • Before operation connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. • When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, image quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is as good as ever. • Turn the audio volume of the TV down output from the TV speakers.
Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. (1) Set the POWER switch is set to the left (unlock) (2) Press MEMORY INDEX A red I_ mark appears screen mode. to MEMORY position. to display or VCR. Make tile index screen.
Viewing moving pictures - MPEG movie playback - Except DCR-TRV240 You can play back moving pictures recorded on a" Memol T Stick." You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only The moving picture recorded on a" Memory Stick" is divided into 23 parts. You can select any point and playback the picture with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Before operation Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
Viewing moving pictures - MPEG movie playback image size ,._ _ Picture _ [ ------ Recording (Various number/File of recorded date/time. settings are displayed as" number Recording date/time You can view recording date/time Commander during playback. 154 number I {)_ Data directory number/Total pictures by pressing DATA CODE on the Remote " .
Viewing images recorded Stick" s on your computer on " Memory - Except DCR-TRV240 You can view data recorded on the" Memory Stick" on your computer. Note Data recorded on the" Memory Stick" is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer. Still images: JPEG format Moving pictures/audio: MPEG format Viewing images using For Windows users (p. 156) For Macintosh users (p.
Viewing images recorded on " Memory Stick" s on your computer Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional standard installation is required. However, operation is not assured upgraded OS. MMX Pentium 200 MHz or ['aster CPU: The USB connector Windows must be provided Media Player if the above environment is an as standard. must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Viewing images recorded on" Memory Stick" s on your computer (3) Move the cursor to" USB Driver" and click. This starts USB driver installation. (4) Follow tile on-screen messages to install the USB driver. (5) Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder, connect the AC power and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. adaptor (6) Connect on your tile _ (USB) jack on your camcorder with computer using the supplied USB cable. USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your the USB connector camcorder.
Viewing images recorded on " Memory Stick" s on your computer If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the [Mlowing procedure to correctly install the USB driver.
Viewing images recorded on" Memory Stick" s on your computer Viewing images on Windows An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder, and connect adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (3) Set tile POWER switch to MEMORY.
Viewing images recorded on " Memory Stick" s on your Recommended Macintosh environment Mac OS 8.5. I/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (vlO.O/vlO.1) required. However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should models. standard installation must be provided is be used lot the following • iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading • iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation The USB connector computer type CD-ROM drive as standard.
Viewing images recorded on" Memory Stick" (3) Click" USB Driver" to open tile folder containing - Driver - . Soll_ Canlce_#r LimbI)river SqnyCarp2order USBSNr_ SelN tlSg Niim SonyLtNgDt4er s on your computer tile six files related to _0nBPerll_l_eral US8Driw_ 8en_Peripheral118B Shin (4) Select all six files, and drag and drop them into tile System Folder. (5) When the message appears, click" OK." (6) Restart your computer.
Viewing images recorded on " Memory Stick" s on your computer Viewing images on Macintosh QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play hack moving pictures in Macintosh environment. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load. (2) Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder, and connect tile AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Viewing images recorded on" Memory Stick" s on your computer " Memory Stick" • "Memo_3, Stick" operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a" Memory Stick" formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the" Memory Stick" in your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was connected. • Do not compress the data on the "Memory back on your cameorder. Stick.
Copying images recorded Stick" s to tape on " Memory - Except DCR-TRV240 You can copy still images recorded on" Memory Stick" s and record them to tapes. Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using tile video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired still image. Set tile tape to playback pause mode.
Copying images recorded on" During copying You cannot operate the fonowing MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY DELETE MEMORY MIX MEMORY +/ Memory Stick" s to tape buttons: Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during Memory playback stops. pause mode Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder.
Enlarging " Memory still images recorded on Stick" s - Memory PB ZOOM - Except DCR-TRV240 You can enlarge still images recorded on a" Memory Stick." You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or ¢Memory Stick" s. Before operation Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
Enlarging - Memory still images PB ZOOM recorded To cancel memory Press PBZOOM. on" Memory Stick" s PB ZOOM mode The PBZOOM mode is canceled when the MENU MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY +/ Moving pictures recorded on "Memory The PB ZOOM mode does not work. following buttons are pressed: Stick" s To record an image processed by PB ZOOM on "Memory Press PHOTO to record the image processed by PB ZOOM.
Playing back images - SLIDE SHOW in a continuous loop - Except DCR-TRV240 You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a" Memory Stick" (1) Set the POWER into your switch camcorder. to MEMORY. tile left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display tile menu (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH dial. (4) Press MEMORY "Memory Stick" is useful especially Make sure that the LOCK switch settings.
Playing back images in a continuous To view recorded images on TV Before operation, connect your camcorder supplied with your camcorder. loop - SLIDE SHOW to a TV with the A/V connecting If you change the "Memory Stick" during operation The slide show function does not operate. If you change follow the steps again from the beginning.
Preventing accidental - Image protection erasure - Except DCR-TRV240 You can protect selected images, to prevent accidental erasure of important Before operation Insert a" Memory images. Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that tile LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to protect. (3) Press MENU to display tile menu settings.
Deleting images- DELETE - Except DCR-TRV240 You can delete images stored in a" Memory Stick." You can delete all images or only selected images. Before operation Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set tile POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to tile left (unlock) position. (2) Play back tile image you want m delete. (3) Press MEMORY DELETE. "DELETET appears on the screen. (4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. Tile selected image is deleted.
Deleting images- You can delete Before operation Insert a" Memory DELETE all unprotected Stick" (1) Set the POWER tile left (unlock) (2) Press MENU images into your in the" Memory camcorder. switch to MEMORY. position. to display Stick." tile menu Make sure that the LOCK switch settings. (3) Turn the SEE/PUSH dial. EXEC dial to select DELETE (4) Turn the SEE/PUSH to EXECUTE.
Deleting images- DELETE To cancel deleting Select RETURN all the images in the" in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH Memory Stick" EXEC. While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. If the write-protect tab on the _ Memory You cannot delete images.
Writing a print mark - PRINT MARK - Except DCR-TRV240 You can specify a recorded still image to print out by writing a print mark. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying still images to print out. Before Insert operation a" Memory Stick" (1) Set the POWER into your switch camcorder. to MEMORY is set to the left (unlock) position.
Writing a print mark- PRINT MARK If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images. Moving pictures You cannot write print marks While the You cannot file name write on moving pictures. is flashing the print mark on the still image.
Using the optional printer - Except DCR-TRV240 You can use the printer (optional) on your cameorder to print images on print paper. For details, refer to tile operating instructions of the printer. There are various ways of printing still images. The fullowing, however, describes how to print by selecting [_ in the menu settings on your cameorder. (p. 105) Before operation • Insert a recorded" Memory Stick" into your camcorder. • Attach the optional printer to your camcorder.
Using the optional printer Images recorded in the multi screen mode You cannot print images recorded in the multi screen mode on sticker type print paper. Moving pictures recorded on _Memory You cannot print moving pictures. When "Memory Stick" has no files " _ NO STILL IMAGE FILE" appears When there Stick" on the screen. are no files with a PRINT MARK " Z_" NO PRINT MARK" appears on the screen. Image processed by 9Pie PRINT You cannot insert a DATE/TIME indicator.
- Troubleshooting- Types of trouble trouble and how to correct If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facilily. If _C:KIK]:KIKY appears on the screen or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 184. Cause Symptom START/STOP does not operate.
Types of trouble and how to correct Symptom An unknown the screen. Cause and/or picture is displayed on trouble Corrective Actions * If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu setlings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. @ Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE (p. 105). The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.
Types of trouble and how to correct Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn oil. • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. + Install a charged battery pack (p. 12, 13). • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 17). The end search function does not work. • The tape was ejected after recording. • You have not recorded on the new cassette The end search function does not work correctly.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble - Except DCR-TRV240 Symptom The" Memory Stick" does not Cause and/or Corrective Actions * The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. function. ,i_ Set it to MEMORY (p. 124). • The" Memory Stick" is not inserted. .i_ Insert a" Memory Stick" (p. 118). Recording does not function. * The" MemoI3¢ Stick" is full. .i_ Delete unnecessa_y images and record again (p. 171). • The" Memo_3J Stick" formatted incorrectly is inserted. .
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 6 Symptom Digital program editing to a tape does not function. Digital program editing to a "Memory Stick" does not function. (except DCR-TRV240) The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work. 182 Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly. + Check the connection and set the input selector on the VCR again (p. 75) • Your camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.
Types of trouble and how to correct Symptom Cause and/or While charging the battery pack, the remaining battmT time indicator flashes. trouble Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not properly installed. + Install it properly. • Something is wrong with the battery pack. + Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized service facility. Sony No function works though the power is on. • Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute.
Self-diagnosis Your camcorder function. has a self-diagnosis display display LCD screen, display This function displays the current state of your camcorder as a 5_digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the screen or in the display window. viewfinder or window If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following list of codes. The last two digits (indicated by DD) diffi_r depending on the state of your eamcorder. Self-diagnosis • C:E][3:E313 display You can service yourself.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display following. See the page in parentheses" ( )" for more information. Warning as to file • You are trying to use the MEMORY MIX function on a moving picture (p. 131). Self-diagnosis display (p. 184). c\Q Warning indicator as to battery Slow flashing: • The battery is nearly dead.
Warning indicators Warning • CLOCK and messages messages SET Set the date and time (p. 18). • FOR" InfoLITHIUM" Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p. 189). BATTERY ONLY • _--TAPEEND The cassette • L_ NO TAPE Insert a cassette •dil CLEANING CASSETTE • COPY INHIBIT tape.* The video heads are dirty. (The _ indicator and" CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another on the screen.)(p. 195) You tried to record control • _ has run out of tape.
- Additional Information- Digital8 [) system, playback recording and What is the" Digital8 Ill system" ? This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to 1{i8 Him/Digital8 [3 video cassette. Usable cassette tapes We recommend using IIi8 Nlm/Digital8 []_video cassette.* The recording time when you use your Digital8 D system eamcorder on Hi8 H|IA/ standard 8 [] tape is half the recording time when using tile conventional Hi81,||_/ standard 8 [] system camcorder.
Digital8 [) system, recording and playback When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 [3 system When you play back a Digital8 |_1system 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. 105).
About the " InfoLITHIUM" battery pack What is the" InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The" InfoLITHIUM" batlery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an AC adaptor/charger (optional). The" InfoLITHIUM" batlery pack calculates the power consumption according to tile operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays tile remaining battery time in minutes.
About the" InfoLITHIUM" battery pack How to store the battery pack • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do tile following procedure once per year to maintain proper fianction. 1. Fully charge the battery. 2. Discharge on your electronic equipment. 3. Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a d_2¢,cool place. • To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the standby mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.
About i.LINK The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant describes the i.LINK standard and its l_atures. DV input/output jack. This section What is" i.LINK" ? i.LINK is a digital serial interface fur 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.UNK For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 72, 137. 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 soflware supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.
Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your eamcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC&10A/L10B/L10C ,_ AC plug adaptor [a], if _,_ [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
Maintenance precautions information and If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of tile tape, or on tile lens. In this state, the tape may stick to tile 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. When the --_indicator flashes at tile same time, the cassette is inserted in your camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions Cleaning the video heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When you playback/record in the Digital8 B system The video head may be dirty when: • Mosaic-pattern noise appears on tile playback picture. • Playback pictures do not move. • Playback pictures are hardly visible. • Playback pictures do not appear. • Tile _ indicator and" _ CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another.
Maintenance information and precautions Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable batlery installed to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of tile setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. Tile batlery, however, will become discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be completely discharged in about half a year if you do not use your camcorder at all.
Maintenance information Camcorder and precautions care • Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape [or about three minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time. • Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a soft cloth. • Clean the camcorder body with a dI_y soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Maintenance information and precautions About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations instances: When the lens is used in environments susceptible to salt such as the seaside • Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above.
Specifications Video recording system 2 I olary heads Itelical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantizalion: 12 bits (Fs 32 kItz, stereo 1, stei_o 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Recommended cassette I itS/Digital8 video cassette Recording/playback time (using 120 min, Hi8 video cassette) SP mode: 1 hour LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minutes Fast-forward/rewind time (using 120 rain, Hi8 video cassette) Approx 5 rain.
Specifications Power requirements 100 240 V AC, 50/60 (except Hz Power consumption 23W Output voltage DC OUT: 84 V, 15 A in the operating mode Operating temperature O°C to 400C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature 20°Cto + 60°C ( 4°Fto 4 140°F) Dimensions (approx,) 125x39x62 toni (5x I 9/16x 2 I/2 in ) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 280 g (9.
- Quick Reference- Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Lens cap (p. 21) [] BATT (battery) release [] LCD screen [] POWER switch (p. 21) [] OPEN button [] STARTISTOP [] VOLUME [] Hooks [] Battery [] DC IN jack (p. 21) (p. 21) -/+ button (p. 34) pack (p. 12) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied strap. button for shoulder with your camcorder lever (p. 12) (p. 21) L3 strap (p.
Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] @. [] [] [] 202 SUPER NS/COLOR (p. 29) SLOW S button [] Focus ring (p. 54) [] Lens [] Microphone [] Camera recording [] Infrared rays emitter [] Video control buttons • STOP (stop) REW (rewind) PLAY (playback) FF (fast-forward) II PAUSE (pause) • REC (recording) lamp (p. 21) (p. 29) (p. 34, 36) [] NIGHTSHOT [] Display switch [] FOCUS button (p. 54) [] FADER button (p. 45) [] BACK LIGHT button [] Remote window sensor (p.
Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] RESET button (p. 183) [] EDITSEARCH button [] MEMORY operation buttons* MEMORY PLAY button (p. 150) MEMORY button (p. 150) MEMORY + button (p. 150) MEMORY MIX bulton (p. 130) MEMORY DELETE button (p. 171) MPEG I_11 button (p, 153) MEMORY INDEX bulton (p. 152) (p. 32) [] DISPLAY button (p. 35) [] MENU button [] SEL/PUSH EXEC dial [] EXPOSURE (p. 105) button (p. 105) _D (p.
Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Power zoom [] Intelligent [] Speaker [] PB ZOOM [] TITLE button lever (p. 24) accessory button shoe (p. 65, 166) [] PHOTO button (p. 39, 124) [] "Memory [] Access lamp* [] END SEARCH button Stick" slot* (p. 118) (p. 118) (p. 32, 37) (p.
Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] D rD [] Viewfinder [] LOCK switch* (p. 25) (p. 21) [] Grip strap [] MIC (PLUG IN POWER)jack Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack also accepts a" plug-in-power" microphone. [] _ (headphones)jack [] LANC U jack LANC stands fer Local Application Control Bus System. Tile LANC control jack is used for controlling tile tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment.
Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] S VIDEO jack [] AUDIO/VIDEO Fastening (p. 38, 71, 136) jack the [] I DV IN/OUT jack (p, 72, 137) The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible. [] q (USB)jack (p. 97, 157) (p. 38, 71,136) grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly.
Identifying parts and controls The buttons Ihal have the same name on the Remote Commander function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. as on your camcorder ® [] PHOTO [] DISPLAY button [] SEARCH [] 141_1/1_1 [] Tape [] Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control tile camcorder atter turning the camcorder. button MODE (p. 39, 124) (p. 35) button buttons transport (p. 68, 69) (p.
Identifying parts and controls LCD screen and Viewfinder [] [] Display [] -----, ..... [] 2O8 ] [] [] [] [] [] window Recording mode (p. 21) /Mirror mode (p. 26) Format (p. 187) []1, I-II III or [] indicator [] Remaining (p. 27, 35) [] Zoom battery appears. time (p. 24)/Exposure (p. 53) [] Fader (p. 45)/Digital [] Wide mode (p. 42)/FRAME indicator (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124) effect effect (p.
Index A,B I,J, K, L R AC power adaptor .................. 13 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 25 AFM HiFi Sound ................... 188 AUDIO MIX .......................... 108 AUDIO MODE ...................... 112 A/V connecting cable .................................. 38, 71, 136 BACK LIGHT .......................... 28 Battery pack ............................. 13 BEEP ....................................... 114 BOUNCE .................................. 44 i.LINK ...................................
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