3-072-650-12 (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 Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your 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.
For the customers in the U.S.A. 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.
Main 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 sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 Getting Started 1 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 207) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 13) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) DCR-TRV240/TRV340 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) DCR-TRV740/TRV840 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 207) 7 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 201) 7 Lens cap (1) (p.
Table of contents Main features ........................................... 4 Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Quick Start Guide ............................. 8 Getting Started Using this manual ................................. 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12 Installing the battery pack ............ 12 Charging the battery pack ............. 13 Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 17 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 18 Step 3 Inserting a cassette ...................
Table of contents “Memory Stick” operations (except DCR-TRV240) Types of trouble and how to correct trouble ............................................ 178 Self-diagnosis display ......................... 184 Warning indicators and messages .... 185 Additional Information Getting Started Using “Memory Stick” – Introduction ............................... 116 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording .........
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. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). 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. 20) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
1 Remove the lens cap. (p. 21) 2 Set the POWER POWER G) F(CH OF CR V M CA M A ER ORY switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. EM Recording a picture 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP button again. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the LCD screen. 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 the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV740 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, “except DCRTRV240.
Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder [a] [b] [c] [d] Getting Started • 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.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT (battery) release lever down. BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/QM91/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack (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 (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window. Getting Started Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
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 pack is charged fully The LCD backlight of the display window is turned off. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the recording time when recording using the viewfinder.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 1) 145 (85) 150 (90) NP-FM70 240 (180) NP-QM71 260 (200) NP-FM90 330 (270) NP-QM91/FM91 360 (300) Getting Started NP-FM50 2) Full charge (Normal charge) The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Approximate number of minutes 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 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. Getting Started (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 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 T · · · · t 2002 T · · · · t 2079 Getting Started If you do not set the date and time “--- -- ----” “--:--:--” is recorded on the tape and the “Memory Stick”. (except DCR-TRV240) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power source (p. 12). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing up. Push the center of the cassette back to insert. on the cassette compartment.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. 1 Recording – Basics (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” to “Step 3” for more information (p. 12 to 20). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. 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 Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 degrees. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. 90° Recording – Basics 180° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off.
Recording a picture 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 To use zoom greater than 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840) Zoom greater than 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840) is performed digitally.
Recording a picture 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. Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings (p. 105). Even if you adjust the VF B.L.
Recording a picture Shooting with the Mirror Mode 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 (except DCR-TRV240). Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the recording mode.
Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode Indicators are not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery time Recording mode STBY/REC 50min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape counter Recording – Basics Format Remaining tape This appears after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA for a while. JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 PM Time This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240).
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. In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the screen. 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 Shooting in the dark – NightShot/ Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter 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. Recording – Basics In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT 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 NIGHTSHOT 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 Self-timer recording – Except DCR-TRV240 Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. 5 Recording – Basics (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER 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. END SEARCH EDITSEARCH END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section 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.
Checking recordings – END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The end search function may not work correctly. Recording – Basics Notes •END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.
— 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 the 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 m to rewind the tape. Press N to start playback.
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 screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DATA CODE Playback – Basics DISPLAY 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).
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 y 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 m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button. To view pictures at slow speed (slow playback) To view pictures at double speed Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press N.
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 screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder 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 Operations — Recording 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 “Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). Before operation Set PHOTO REC to TAPE in the menu settings. (The default setting is MEMORY.
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 for 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. You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s even in CAMERA mode. (P.
Recording still images on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer 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) PHOTO 5 Advanced Recording Operations (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. , then press the (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER in 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 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back 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 wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d]. [a] [b] [d] 16:9WIDE [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 aspect ratio (screen horizontal/vertical ratio) information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size is automatically selected. ID-2 system The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 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 or out to give your recording a more professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER M.FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE 1) 2) OVERLAP 2) WIPE 2) DOT 2) [b] STBY 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) 2) 44 You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.
Using the fader function 1 FADER FADER Advanced Recording Operations (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 no indicator T DOT T WIPE T OVERLAP The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
Using the fader function While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: – Focus – Zoom – Picture effects Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions: – When D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings – Wide mode – Picture effects – PROGRAM AE 46
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process pictures to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] Advanced Recording Operations The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. The picture appears in sepia. The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white). The light intensity becomes clearer to make the picture look more like an illustration. SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically.
Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded picture using the various digital functions. Sound is recorded normally. 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 effect In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT in , then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The bars appear on the screen. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.
Using special effects – Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work during digital effects: – Fader – Photo recording – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter •The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode. •The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: – Wide mode – Picture effects – PROGRAM AE 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 excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. , then press the (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE in dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode. 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally, exposure is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – When the subject is backlit – When shooting bright subjects and dark backgrounds – When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears on the screen. (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. 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 the background. •Shooting a stationary 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 1s [a] 1s 9 min 59 s [b] 10 min [a] 9 min 59 s [b] 10 min [a] REC TIME [b]INTERVAL Advanced Recording Operations In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. , then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INT.
Interval recording 7 2,3 5 CAMERA SET SELFT I MER D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC ON RETURN CAMERA SET SELFT I MER D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC OFF RETURN CAMERA SET SELFT I MER D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC ON RETURN OFF SET [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 4 CAMERA SET I NT. REC I NTERVAL REC T I ME RETURN 30SEC CAMERA SET I NT.
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. 5 4 STBY FRAME REC MENU 3 CAMERA SET SELFT I MER D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC OFF ON I NT.
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 60). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. VACATION (1) In the standby mode, press TITLE to display the title menu. The title menu display appears on the screen. , then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (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.
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. in step 2.
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) In the standby or VCR mode, press TITLE. , then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (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 the desired character, then press the dial.
Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [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) In the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH, and release the button at the insert end point [b]. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the counter resets to zero.
— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing 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 the menu settings. , then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT in (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. For details of each picture effect function, see page 47.
Playing back tapes with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the following digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) In the playback mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. , then press the dial. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT in (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode, then press the dial. The bars appear on the screen. In the STILL or LUMI.
Enlarging recorded images – Tape 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 (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 166). 4 2 Advanced Playback Operations (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM. The image is enlarged, and R r indicators which showing the direction to move the image appear on the screen.
Enlarging recorded images – Tape PB ZOOM Notes •The PB ZOOM function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function. •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 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. DISPLAY m ZERO SET MEMORY N Advanced Playback Operations (1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later.
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 2002 JUL 5 2002 [a] [b] DEC 31 2002 [c] (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears on the screen.
Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN You can search for the recorded 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 VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo search indicator appears on the screen.
Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN Scanning photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo scan indicator appears on the screen. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator) (3) Press . or >. Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically. 2 SEARCH MODE PHOTO 00 SCAN 3 To stop scanning Press x.
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. 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 video jack 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 the DV IN/OUT jack. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) See page 191 for more information about i.LINK.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on “Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV240). See page 146 for more information. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing function on tapes recorded other equipment Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 75).
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 1: Connecting the VCR 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 the devices as illustrated in page 71. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustrated on page 72. If you connect using an i.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) MENU 5 For DCR-TRV240: VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN TAPE INDICATOR MEMORY RETURN VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 10 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) About IR SETUP codes The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code to match your VCR. The default setting is code number 3. Brand IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Mitsubishi/MGA 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Multitech 23, 32, 80 Aiwa 47, 54, 80 NEC 21, 33, 35 Akai 49, 51 Olympic 77, 78 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Optimus 22 Bell&Howell (M.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) (4) Confirming VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. When recording is finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu settings.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) MENU 6 5 For DCR-TRV240: 0:08:55:06 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 1 IN 7 For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN TAPE INDICATOR MEMORY RETURN VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET [MENU] : END [MENU] : END IR Editing VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START ED
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR 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 switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set to recording pause. When you select i.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) 4 3 0:08:55:06 RETURN EXECUTE ENGAGE REC PAUSE 7 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST EXECUTING ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” No.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making a program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) For DCR-TRV240: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) MENU 4 For DCR-TRV240: 5 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 1 IN 0:08:55:06 1 IN 6 For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN INDICATOR TAPE RETURN MEMORY VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 TO
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, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled. To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 2.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 2: Performing the program (Dubbing a tape) Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), the following procedure is not necessary. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. Editing (1) For DCR-TRV240: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.
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 to your computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack connected to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press MENU to display the menu settings. to ON. (p.
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. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) Editing (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 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 system on a tape. •If you fast-forward or slow-playback on the other equipment, the image being recorded may fluctuate. When recording from 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 DV IN/OUT of 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 for high-quality editing. 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 on your camcorder.
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 on page 89, 91. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing Editing (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) On the connected 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 your camcorder to the playback pause mode. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) If you connect your camcorder and your computer using the USB cable, you can view pictures live from 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 on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) 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 on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Installing the USB driver 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. Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your computer. Connect the USB cable in step 8.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) (USB) jack USB connector USB cable (supplied) Editing (9) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) 4 Open your computer’s “Device Manager”. For Windows XP: Select “Start” t “Control Panel” t “System” t “Hardware” tab, and click the “Device Manager” button. If there is no “System” inside “Pick a Category” after clicking “Control Panel”, click “Switch to Classic View” instead. For Windows 2000 Professional: Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System” t “Hardware” tab, and click the “Device Manager” button.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Editing Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP 6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in “Installing the USB driver” on page 96.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Installing “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” Install “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” on your computer. “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is packaged on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” allows you to easily view images on your camcorder on your computer for your enjoyment.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Capturing images with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” 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.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) (6) Click on the screen. The “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” startup screen appears on your computer. (7) Click . Preview window (8) Start playback on your camcorder. The image from the tape appears in the preview window.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Viewing images live from your camcorder (1) Follow the steps (1), (2) on page 101, then connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. in the menu settings (p. 105). Select USB STREAM to ON in (3) Follow the steps (5) to (7) on page 101, 102. The image from your camcorder appears live in the preview window.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) 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 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, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set.
Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV240) PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV240) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item SELFTIMER* Mode Meaning z OFF To not use the self-timer function ON D ZOOM (DCR-TRV240/ TRV340) D ZOOM (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840) INT. REC CAMERA MEMORY 700× To activate the digital zoom. More than 25× to 700× zoom is performed digitally (p. 24). z OFF To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 15× zoom is performed. 30× To activate the digital zoom. More than 15× to 30× zoom is performed digitally (p. 24). 420× To activate the digital zoom.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND Meaning z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound (p. 188) 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 TBC* POWER switch Mode To correct jitter OFF VCR VCR To not correct jitter.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode LCD BRIGHT — To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To darken LCD B. L.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item 1) Mode Meaning POWER switch To not record continuously MEMORY STILL SET z OFF BURST (DCRNORMAL TRV740/ EXP BRKTG TRV840 only) MULTI SCRN z SINGLE PIC MODE (DCR-TRV340 MULTI SCRN only) QUALITY z2) SUPER FINE To record continuously To record three images consecutively with different exposures To record nine images continuously, display the images on a single page divided into nine boxes.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item * Mode PROTECT ON z OFF Meaning POWER switch To protect selected images against accidental erasure (p. 170) VCR MEMORY To not protect images SLIDE SHOW —— To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 168) MEMORY PHOTO SAVE —— To copy still images on tape onto “Memory Stick” (p. 138) VCR To assign numbers to file in sequence even if the “Memory Stick” is changed VCR MEMORY FILE NO.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch * z RETURN To cancel prints of split screens MEMORY 9PIC 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 z OFF DATE To make prints with the recording date DAY&TIME To make prints with the recording date and time (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode CLOCK SET USB STREAM — z OFF ON USBCONNECT* z NORMAL PTP LTR SIZE z NORMAL 2× LANGUAGE z ENGLISH Meaning POWER switch To set the date or time (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item DATA CODE WORLD TIME Mode Meaning z DATE/CAM To display date, time and recording data during playback COMMANDER MEMORY 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 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 settings Icon/item REC LAMP Mode Meaning POWER switch z ON To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder CAMERA MEMORY OFF VIDEO EDIT INDICATOR z RETURN* 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 perform MPEG editing (p.
— “Memory Stick” operations — Using “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 image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. 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 “Memory 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 (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Using “Memory Stick”– Introduction Inserting “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the b mark facing toward the “Memory Stick” slot as illustrated. Access lamp b mark Ejecting the “Memory Stick” Press the “Memory 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 from the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick”.
Using “Memory Stick”– Introduction Selecting the still image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE (DCR-TRV740/TRV840), or FINE (DCR-TRV340). (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings. , then press the dial.
Using “Memory Stick”– Introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only) This is the 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. Standard images are compressed to about 1/10.
Using “Memory Stick”– Introduction Selecting the image size You can select either of two image sizes Still images (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only): 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. The default setting is 1152 × 864. Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112 The default setting is 320 × 240. Still images (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only): 1152 640 320 160 Moving pictures: 1 R M CA M EM WE G) F(CH OF CR V PO “Memory Stick” operations (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Using “Memory Stick”– Introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning Indicator Recording 1152 × 864* Records 1152 × 864 still images. 640 × 480* Records 640 × 480 still images. 320 × 240 Records 320 × 240 moving pictures. 160 × 112 1152 SFN 1152 640 SFN 640 320 320 160 160 Records 160 × 112 moving pictures.
Using “Memory Stick”– Introduction Approximate number of still images you can record on a “Memory Stick” The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality you 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 operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still image appears. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Wide mode – SUPER NIGHTSHOT – Color Slow Shutter – Fader – Picture effects – Digital effects – Titles – Digital zoom (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only) – SteadyShot (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only) – Sports lesson (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only) When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2 The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Select one of the three modes described below before recording. NORMAL [a] (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only) Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in 640 ) × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. ( EXP BRKTG (Recording image size is 640 × 480) (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only) Your camcorder automatically shoots three images at about 0.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording PHOTO 2,6 MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET PRINT MARK PROTECT SLIDE SHOW FILE NO.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording 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. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. , then press the (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER in dial.
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 the “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 image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation •Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” is recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) In the standby mode, press MEMORY MIX. 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.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an 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 MEMORY MIX Press MEMORY MIX. Notes •You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a “Memory Stick” as a still image Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” is recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY MIX. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX 2 MEMORY MIX 4 M. LUMI M. CHROM 100–0021 5 100–0021 M. LUMI I I I • • • • Still image 100–0021 6 M. LUMI I • • • • • • 100–0021 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.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX 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 from a tape as still images – Except DCR-TRV240 Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape recorded in the Digital8 system, and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also capture 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 system into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
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 when you press the button. Titles superimposed on tapes You cannot record titles on the “Memory Stick.” However, you can record titles which have already been recorded on tapes. Recording date/time The recording data (date/time) when it is recorded on “Memory Stick” is recorded. Various settings are not recorded.
Recording images from a tape as still images Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV DV OUT DV IN/OUT (optional) : Signal flow “Memory Stick” operations Note REC ERROR” is displayed and recording is not possible. In the following instances, “ Record undistorted images.
Copying still images from a tape – PHOTO SAVE – Except DCR-TRV240 Using the search function, you can automatically capture 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) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.
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, eject 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 switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up.
Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s – MPEG movie recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view in CAMERA mode. When using an external flash (optional) Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s. Otherwise, the charging sound for the flash may be recorded. Recording date/time The date/time are not displayed while recording.
Recording pictures from a tape as moving pictures – 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 N.
Recording pictures from a tape as moving pictures Notes •Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz 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 off, eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may become damage.
Recording pictures from a tape as moving pictures Recording a moving picture from external equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The picture of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or viewfinder. (3) Follow the procedure on page 142 from step 3 onwards at the point where you want to start recording from.
Recording pictures from a tape as moving pictures Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV DV OUT (optional) DV IN/OUT : Signal flow “Memory Stick” operations Note In the following instances, recording is discontinued.
Recording edited pictures as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) – Except DCR-TRV240 You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto “Memory Stick”s. Making the program (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Insert the tape for playback, and a “Memory Stick” for recording into your camcorder. (3) Press MENU to display the menu settings. , then press the (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in dial.
Recording edited pictures as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) 7,9 STOP REW PLAY PAUSE REC FF 8 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE 0:08:55:06 1 OUT 0 SEC [ TOTAL 320 15SEC] [MENU] : END 10 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE 0:08:55:06 2 IN 3 SEC [ TOTAL 320 15SEC] [MENU] : END 11 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE TOTAL 0:10:01:23 4 IN 13 SEC [ 320 15SEC] [MENU] : END Erasing the program you have set “Memory Sti
Recording edited pictures as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory 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 pictures as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) Performing the program (Dubbing a “Memory Stick”) (1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the 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 the 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 sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
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 before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from the TV speakers.
Viewing still images – Memory Photo playback Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) 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 to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen. 2 INDEX A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode.
Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback – Except DCR-TRV240 You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback Screen indicators during moving picture playback Image size MOV00001 320 2 / 20 MEMORY PLAY 0:12 Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures Memory playback ––– ––– JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 PM Protect Recording date/time. (Various settings are displayed as “– – –”.) Data directory number/File number Recording date/time You can view recording date/time by pressing DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.
Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick”s on your computer – 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 computer For Windows users (p. 156) For Macintosh users (p.
Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick”s on your computer For Windows users 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 if the above environment is an upgraded OS. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard. Windows Media Player 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. (USB) jack “Memory Stick” operations (4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. (5) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (6) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable.
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 following procedure to correctly install the USB driver. Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
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 the 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 For Macintosh users Recommended Macintosh environment Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) standard installation is required. However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the following models. •iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive •iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation The USB connector must be provided as standard.
Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick”s on your computer (3) Click “USB Driver” to open the folder containing the six files related to “Driver”. “Memory Stick” operations (4) Select all six files, and drag and drop them into the 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 back 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 the 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 Notes on using your computer “Memory Stick” •“Memory 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 Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on your camcorder.
Copying images recorded on “Memory Stick”s to tape – 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 the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired still image. Set the tape to playback pause mode.
Copying images recorded on “Memory Stick”s to tape During copying You cannot operate the following buttons: – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY DELETE – MEMORY MIX – MEMORY +/– Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder.
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory 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. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM To cancel memory PB ZOOM mode Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM mode is canceled when the following buttons are pressed: – MENU – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY +/– Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s The PB ZOOM mode does not work. To record an image processed by PB ZOOM on “Memory Stick”s Press PHOTO to record the image processed by PB ZOOM.
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW – Except DCR-TRV240 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 switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings. , then press the (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW in dial.
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW To view recorded images on TV Before operation, connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation The slide show function does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick”, be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning.
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection – Except DCR-TRV240 You can protect selected images, to prevent accidental erasure of important images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to protect. (3) Press MENU to display the menu settings. , then press the dial.
Deleting images – DELETE – Except DCR-TRV240 You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or only selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to delete. (3) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the screen. (4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.
Deleting images – DELETE Deleting all images You can delete all unprotected images in the “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL in , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.
Deleting images – DELETE To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick” Select RETURN in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC. 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 – 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 operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
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 on moving pictures. While the file name is flashing You cannot write the print mark on the still image.
Using the optional printer – Except DCR-TRV240 You can use the printer (optional) on your camcorder to print images on print paper. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes how in the menu settings on your camcorder. (p. 105) to print by selecting 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 Stick” You cannot print moving pictures. When “Memory Stick” has no files “ NO STILL IMAGE FILE” appears on the screen. When there are no files with a PRINT MARK NO PRINT MARK” appears on the screen.
— Troubleshooting — Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 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 screen or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 184. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE (p. 105). The picture is recorded in incorrect or • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. c Set it to OFF (p. 29). unnatural colors.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 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 remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate. The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble When operating using the “Memory Stick” – Except DCR-TRV240 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.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly. c 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.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). c Set it to IR (p. 75). • You have attempted to set a program on a blank portion of the tape. c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 84).
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not properly installed. c Install it properly. • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. No function works though the power • Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute. is on. Turn the power on.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. 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. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following list of codes. The last two digits (indicated by ss) differ depending on the state of your camcorder.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the following. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators 100–0001 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file (except DCR-TRV240) Slow flashing: •The file is corrupted. •The file is unreadable. •You are trying to use the MEMORY MIX function on a moving picture (p. 131). C:21:00 E Warning indicator as to battery Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead.
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 18). • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 189). • Q Z TAPE END The cassette has run out of tape.* • Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette tape.* • The video heads are dirty. (The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another on the screen.) (p. 195) CLEANING CASSETTE • COPY INHIBIT You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal* (p. 187).
— 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. 105).
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery 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” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the 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 the following procedure once per year to maintain proper function. 1. Fully charge the battery. 2. Discharge on your electronic equipment. 3. Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry, 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 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 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 software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.
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 state, 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 video heads 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. •Playback pictures are hardly visible. •Playback pictures do not appear. •The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another.
Maintenance information and precautions Charging the built-in rechargeable battery Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery installed to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will become discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions Camcorder care •Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for 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 dry 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 instances: – When there are fingerprints on the lens surface – In hot or humid locations – 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 camera recorder System Input/output connectors S video input/output 4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Audio/Video input/output AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, sync negative 327 mV, (at output impedance more than 47 kΩ (kilohms)) Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) Input impedance more than 47 kΩ (kilohms) Headphone jack Stereo minijack (ø 3.
Specifications AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the operating mode Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to + 60°C (–4°F to + 140°F) Dimensions (approx.) 125 × 39 × 62 mm (5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. ) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 280 g (9.8 oz) excluding power cord Battery pack Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Mean output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity NP-FM30: 5.
— Quick Reference — Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 5 1 6 7 2 8 3 9 0 4 6 BATT (battery) release lever (p. 12) 2 LCD screen (p. 21) 7 POWER switch (p. 21) 3 OPEN button (p. 21) 8 START/STOP button (p. 21) 4 VOLUME –/+ button (p. 34) 9 Hooks for shoulder strap 5 Battery pack (p. 12) 0 DC IN jack (p. 13) Quick Reference 1 Lens cap (p. 21) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.
Identifying parts and controls REW PLAY PAUSE REC FF qj STOP qa qs qk ql w; qd qf wa qg ws wd qh qa SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button (p. 29) qs Focus ring (p. 54) qd Lens qf Microphone qg Camera recording lamp (p. 21) qh Infrared rays emitter (p. 29) qj Video control buttons (p. 34, 36) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fast-forward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) 202 qk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 29) ql Display window (p. 208) w; FOCUS button (p. 54) wa FADER button (p.
Identifying parts and controls MEMORY DELETE MPEG wh MEMORY MIX PLAY INDEX wf wj wk wl wg e; wj DISPLAY button (p. 35) wg EDITSEARCH button (p. 32) wk MENU button (p. 105) wh MEMORY operation buttons* MEMORY PLAY button (p. 150) MEMORY – button (p. 150) MEMORY + button (p. 150) MEMORY MIX button (p. 130) MEMORY DELETE button (p. 171) MPEG u button (p. 153) MEMORY INDEX button (p. 152) wl SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 105) e; EXPOSURE button (p. 53) Quick Reference wf RESET button (p.
Identifying parts and controls ea es eh ed ef ej ek eg el ea Power zoom lever (p. 24) eh PHOTO button (p. 39, 124) es Intelligent accessory shoe ej “Memory Stick” slot* (p. 118) ed Speaker ek Access lamp* (p. 118) ef PB ZOOM button (p. 65, 166) el END SEARCH button (p. 32, 37) eg TITLE button (p.
Identifying parts and controls r; ra rd rs rf rg rk rh rl t; r; Viewfinder (p. 25) rh Eyecup ra LOCK switch* (p. 21) rj Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 25) rs Grip strap rd MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. rf i (headphones) jack rg LANC jack LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System.
Identifying parts and controls td ta tf ts ta S VIDEO jack (p. 38, 71, 136) td ts AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 38, 71, 136) tf DV IN/OUT jack (p. 72, 137) The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible. (USB) jack (p. 97, 157) Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly.
Identifying 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. 6 1 7 2 8 9 3 0 4 5 7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 67) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 35) 8 START/STOP button (p. 21) 3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 68, 69) 9 DATA CODE button (p. 35) 4 ./> buttons (p. 68, 69) 0 Power zoom button (p. 24) 5 Tape transport buttons (p.
Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 qd qf qg 50min W SP REC 0:00:00 T M.FADER 16:9WIDE SEPIA 8 9 0 qa ZERO SET MEMORY DATE 01 SEARCH A/V DV 16B I T qs 1 Recording mode (p. 21) /Mirror mode (p. 26) 2 Format (p. 187) , or indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time (p. 27, 35) 4 Zoom (p. 24)/Exposure (p. 53) 5 Fader (p. 45)/Digital effect (p. 49, 64) 6 Wide mode (p. 42)/FRAME indicator (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124) 7 Picture 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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