3-087-921-12(1) Camera Operations Guide [US] Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-TRV361/TRV460 TM SERIES © 2004 Sony Corporation
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For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV460 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB02GET.fm master:Right Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press .
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB02GET.fm master:Right Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a “Memory Stick” into the camcorder. Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. Push in until it clicks.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB02GET.fm master:Right 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19. a Remove the lens cap. Quick Start Guide Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 126). b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
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Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Getting started “Memory Stick” 8MB (1) (DCR-TRV361) “Memory Stick” media is only supplied with DCR-TRV361. There is no “Memory Stick” media supplied with DCR-TRV460.
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To use the viewfinder during operation When you are recording on a tape or a “Memory Stick”, you can adjust the exposure (p. 35) and fader (p. 40) while checking the image on the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 17). 2 Close the LCD panel with the screen 3 Touch . [Set LCD off?] appears on the screen. 4 Touch [YES]. The LCD screen is turned off.
4 Step 6: Inserting the recording media Touch [MENU]. –:––:–– 60min CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE 5 Inserting a cassette tape OK Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . You can record on standard 8 mm , Hi8 and Digital8 cassettes in Digital8 system only. For details on these cassettes (such as write-protection), see page 115. –:––:–– 60min DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A. SHUT OFF CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE 6 OK Select [CLOCK SET] with then touch .
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Recording in mirror mode You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject so that you and your subject can share the image being recorded. You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, to keep the attention of small children attracted to the camcorder while you record them. Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds.
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB04REC.fm master:Right 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The selected recording folder is displayed. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. To record moving subjects correcting jitter - FIELD/FRAME Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ FLD/FRAME].
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4 Press PHOTO. You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from 8). The image is recorded. When bars of disappears, the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” while recording movies on a tape You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22). To cancel the count down Touch [RESET].
Recording with ease 3 Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up. – Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are set to automatic mode, only basic functions become available, and screen font size increases for easy viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22) 4 Press EASY.
Recording a still image 1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the grip belt. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are not displayed on the screen return to their defaults. Previously made settings are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation. Making full use of Easy Handycam operation 1 Touch [MENU].
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB04REC.fm master:Right Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. NIGHTSHOT PLUS OFF ON ON. and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear. 3 Touch . 4 Touch [SUPER NSPLUS]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 5 Touch [ON], then . appears. To cancel Super NightShot plus, follow steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. Or, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF.
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Indicators displayed during tape playback 60min 0:00:00:15 To play back in various modes You will not hear the recorded sound. Also, you may see mosaic-like images of the previously played picture remaining on the screen when playing back in the Digital8 system. For DCR-TRV460: Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. 1 During playback or playback pause, P-MENU touch .
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4 Various playback functions Select (PICT. APPLI.), then [PB ZOOM] by touching / and . Tape playback zoom screen PB ZOOM You can magnify a small subject in a recording and display it on the screen. You can also display the recorded date and the name of the folder in which the picture is recorded. 0:00:00:00 Play back the image.
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Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. To copy to another tape, see page 87.
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB05PLAY.fm master:Right 3 Press . (previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander to select a recording date. Playback starts automatically from the point where the date changes. Each time you press the button, the previous or the next date will be searched for and displayed. To cancel the operation Press STOP on the Remote Commander.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right BAdvanced operations CAMERA SET (p. 61) MEMORY SET (p. 65) PICT. APPLI. (p. 68) EDIT/PLAY (p. 73) STANDARD SET (p. 76) TIME/LANGU. (p. 82) Using the Menu Selecting menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right 7 Touch screen. , then to hide the menu You can also touch (return) to go back a screen each time you touch the button. To use the short-cuts of the Personal Menu The available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can customize the short-cuts (p. 83). 1 Touch . 2 Touch the desired item.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right Using the (CAMERA SET) menu setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. – PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE, etc. 60min You can select items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 59).
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right **Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. SPOT METER See page 35 for details. EXPOSURE See page 36 for details. AUTO SHUTTER GON Select to automatically activate the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions. OFF Select when recording without using the electronic shutter. SPOT FOCUS See page 38 for details. FOCUS See page 39 for details.
SELF-TIMER See page 28, 31 for details. DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 20 times while recording on a tape. Note that the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom. This function is useful when recording enlarged pictures of a distant subject, such as a bird. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level. Select to deactivate the digital zoom.
* Picture appears in full screen when the wide-screen TV switches to full mode. **Played in 4:3 mode. When you play a picture in the wide mode, it appears as you have seen on the LCD screen. GOFF ON ( Standard setting (to record pictures to play back on a 4:3 TV). The recorded picture will not be wide. ) Select to record a picture to be played back on a 16:9 wide TV. The recorded picture will be played in full mode when you connect to your TV compatible with ID-1/ID-2 systems.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc. indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right ON Select to always display the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” ALL ERASE You can delete all the pictures on a “Memory Stick” that are not write-protected. To delete pictures one by one, see page 98. 1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER]. ALL FILES Select to delete all the images on the “Memory Stick.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right NEW FOLDER You can create a new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick.” When a folder is full (a maximum of 9999 images are stored) a new folder is automatically created. 1 Touch [YES]. A newly created folder will be numbered in sequence after the last folder number. To cancel creation, select [NO]. 2 Touch .
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu – PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/ INTERVAL REC, etc. indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right MOSAIC Select to record picture appearing mosaicpatterned. (This effect is not available during playback.) b Notes • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effects via the DV Interface.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right z Tips • You can select the first picture for the slide show by touching / before touching [START]. • If movies are played in the slide show, you can adjust the volume by touching (decrease)/ (increase). FRAME REC You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately frame recording and then moving the subject a little.
GOFF To deactivate interval recording. ON ( ) To record moving pictures on a tape in the selected interval. 8 Touch . flashes on the screen. 9 Press REC START/STOP. stops flashing and the Interval recording starts. To cancel interval recording, select [OFF] in step 7. b Notes • You cannot use the Interval recording with Memory overlap. • There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to ±6 frames from the selected time.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right INT. REC-STL This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the changes of daylight. Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on a “Memory Stick.” [a] [a] [b] [a] [b] a: Shooting time b: Interval 1 Touch . 2 Select a desired interval time (1, 5 or 10 minutes), then touch 3 Touch [ON], then touch . GOFF .
Using the (EDIT/ PLAY) menu – END SEARCH/ the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min 0:00:00:00 TITLE, etc. You can select items listed below on the EDIT/ PLAY menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 59). The settings you can adjust vary depending on EDIT/PLAY VAR. SPD PB REC CTRL PROG. EDIT OK VAR. SPD PB See page 47 for details. REC CTRL Using the Menu For recording on a tape.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right END SEARCH EXEC Select to activate the END SEARCH function. The most recently recorded picture is played back for about 5 seconds and then stops automatically. CANCEL Select to stop the END SEARCH function. TITLE You can insert a title when recording. You can select one of the 8 preset titles and the 2 custom titles.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right Press REC START/STOP during recording standby. To erase the title display Touch . b Notes • When you are using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off as the default setting. If you may take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters, set [A.SHUT OFF] on the (STANDARD SET) menu to [NEVER] (p. 81).
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right Using the (STANDARD SET) menu – REC MODE/MULTISOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc. You can select the items listed below on the STANDARD SET menu. To select these items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 59). The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right For DCR-TRV460: Select the desired mode when you play back a Hi8 /standard 8 mm system tape recorded on other devices in a dual sound track of the AFM HiFi stereo system. GSTEREO Select to play back a stereo tape with stereo sound or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right AUDIO MIX You can adjust the audio balance between the main sound (ST1) and the sub sound (ST2) on the tape. b Notes • You cannot adjust sound recorded in 16 bit audio mode. • Only the originally recorded sound will be heard when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right A/V c DV OUT You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal on your camcorder. GOFF ON ( Select when not using the Digital convert function. ) To output analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right USB-PLY/EDT You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture on the tape or “Memory Stick” in your camcorder on your computer. For details, refer to the “Computer Applications Guide.” GSTD-USB Select to view the picture on the “Memory Stick.” PictBridge Select to connect the PictBridge compliant printer (p. 101).
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right OFF Select this setting in the following recording situations. The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording. • When you do not want the subject to be nervous about being recorded. • When you are recording close to the subject. • When the subject reflects the recording lamp.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right Using the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu – CLOCK SET/ on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min STBY 0:00:00 WORLD TIME, etc. You can select items listed below on the TIME/ LANGU. menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 59). TIME/LANGU.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right Customizing Personal Menu You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you like (customizing). You can customize the Personal Menu for each power mode of your camcorder. 3 60min Select the category. END OK 4 60min Select the item.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right The selected menu is deleted from Personal Menu. Deleting menu – Delete 6 1 Touch . 0:00:00 60min 1/3 2 MENU EXPO– SURE FADER SPOT FOCUS SPOT METER PRGRAM AE If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the menu is displayed. b Note • You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET UP].
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB06MENU.fm master:Right 4 Touch the menu item you want to move. 60min Select new location. 1 EXPO– SURE 4 SPOT FOCUS 6 PRGRAM AE FADER 1/3 5 5 SPOT METER 1 60min P–MENU SET UP 3 5 1/3 FADER SPOT FOCUS 4 SPOT METER EXPO– SURE 6 PRGRAM AE END 3 DELETE SORT RESET Touch [RESET]. 60min RESET END 0:00:00 Initialize CAMERA-TAPE mode's P-MENU setting? YES OK .
Dubbing/Editing You can record the picture from a VCR or TV to a tape or a “Memory Stick” inserted into your camcorder (p. 88). You can also create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording device (p. 87). Connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the following illustration. Connecting to a VCR or TV A/V jack Connecting with an i.LINK cable i.LINK cable (optional) i.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB07DABB.fm master:Right Dubbing to another tape You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs). 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recording device (p. 86). 2 Prepare your VCR for recording. • When connected using the i.
Recording pictures from a VCR or TV You can record and edit pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a “Memory Stick” inserted in your camcorder. You can also record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick” for recording in your camcorder. 5 The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording. 7 Stop recording.
Recording still images 1 2 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Recording movies” (p. 88). Play the video, or receive the TV program you want to record. The pictures on the VCR or TV appear on the screen of your camcorder. 3 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record. Check the image and press it fully. You can record movies (with sound recorded in monaural) or still images on a “Memory Stick.” Make sure you have a recorded tape in the Digital8 system and a “Memory Stick” inserted into your camcorder.
8 Touch , then . b Notes • The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” The time and date the picture is recorded on the “Memory Stick” will be recorded. • The sound is recorded in 32kHz monaural. • While recording images from a tape as still images, they are recorded in the [FRAME] mode automatically, even if you select [FIELD] in the menu settings (p. 65).
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB07DABB.fm master:Right 10Touch , then . b Notes • You cannot dub the index screen. • You may not be able to dub images modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder. • You cannot dub MPEG movies on the tape.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB07DABB.fm master:Right 1 Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device (p. 86). 8 You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to make the connection. The dubbing procedure is easier with the i.LINK connection. Touch [OTHER DEVICE]. PROG. EDIT MARK START IN 0:00:00:00 EDIT UNDO SET TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 END 2 Prepare your VCR.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB07DABB.fm master:Right To set the [IR SETUP] code [IR SETUP] code list When you connect with an A/V connecting cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to see if your VCR can be operated by your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at “3” as the default setting.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB07DABB.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB07DABB.fm master:Right [Completed.] appears when the recording is finished. 10Touch / to select the average number value for [CUT-OUT], then touch . 0:00:00:00 PROG. EDIT ADJ TEST The calculated stop position for recording is set. Completed. 11Touch [END] twice. 5 Rewind the tape on your VCR, then play back in slow mode.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB07DABB.fm master:Right 4 Touch / to select PLAY), then touch . 60min (EDIT/ 7 Search for the beginning of the first scene that you want to dub on your camcorder, then pause playback. You can adjust the position with (frame). 0:00:00:00 D. EFFECT PICT. EFFECT PRINT / VAR. SPD PB REC CTRL PROG. EDIT OK REC CTRL 5 8 Touch [MARK IN].
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB07DABB.fm master:Right 13Touch [START]. START CANCEL 0:00:00:00 ENGAGE REC PAUSE EXEC TOTAL 0:00:00:25 SCENE 3 b Notes • You cannot set the starting point or ending point on a blank section of the tape. If there is a blank section in the picture set as a program, the total time may not appear correctly. • When you cannot operate the device correctly using an i.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB07DABB.fm master:Right Deleting recorded pictures To delete pictures on the index screen You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. You can delete all or selected pictures stored on a “Memory Stick.” 1 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB07DABB.fm master:Right Marking recorded images with specific information – Image 5 PROTECT protection/Print mark Make sure the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is not set to the write-protect position. Touch [PROTECT]. 101–0002 2/ 10 6 101 Touch the image that you want to protect. - appears on the selected image.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB07DABB.fm master:Right 3 Touch b Note • Do not mark images on your camcorder if the “Memory Stick” already has some images with the Print mark put on other devices. This may change the information of the images with the Print mark put on the other device. . END 101–0002 2/ 10 4 Touch 101 SET . SET END 5 PRO– TECT PR I NT MARK DELETE PB FOLDER Touch [PRINT MARK].
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB07DABB.fm master:Right Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can easily print still images recorded on your camcorder by using a PictBridge compliant printer, even if you do not have a computer. Just set the connection in the menu setting screen of your camcorder, then connect your camcorder and printer using the USB cable.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB07DABB.fm master:Right 3 Select the number of copies to be printed by touching / , then touch . You can set a maximum of 20 copies of one image to be printed. 4 Touch [END]. To print the date on the image 1 Touch , then [DATE/TIME]. 2 Select [DATE] or [DAY&TIME] and . The default setting is [OFF]. 5 b Notes • Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB08TS.FM master:Right Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” is displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. See page 110 for details.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB08TS.FM master:Right Batteries/Power sources Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the lamp still does not light up, then it indicates that no power is supplied from the wall outlet. • The battery charge is completed. (p.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB08TS.FM master:Right Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. cSet [ REMAINING] to [ON] on the (STANDARD SET) menu to always display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 80) LCD screen/viewfinder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions An unknown language appears on the cSee page 22. screen. • The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE].
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB08TS.FM master:Right Recording If you are using a “Memory Stick” for recording, refer also to the “Memory Stick” section. (p. 108) Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. cSlide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. (p. 17) cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB08TS.FM master:Right Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions END SEARCH does not work correctly. • There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is not a malfunction. The built-in light does not function. cPress LIGHT repeatedly to select . cIf the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB08TS.FM master:Right “Memory Stick” 108 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick.” cSet the POWER switch to the CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT mode. (p. 17) c Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (p. 21) • The “Memory Stick” was formatted on a personal computer.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB08TS.FM master:Right Dubbing/Editing Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Pictures from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. cSet [DISPLAY] to [LCD PANEL] in the menu. (p. 81) (STANDARD SET) Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a • You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded if the tape has tape to a “Memory Stick.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details. Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Selfdiagnosis display) Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB08TS.FM master:Right Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick” formatting)* • The “Memory Stick” data is damaged. • The “Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly (p. 66). (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick”)* • An incompatible “Memory Stick” is inserted.
Warning messages If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details. Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/References Battery Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. cSee page 118. Battery level is low. cCharge the battery (p. 14). Old battery. Use a new one. cSee page 118. Moisture condensation Cassette/tape Z Re-attach the power source. – % Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette. cSee page 121. % Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.
Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/References “Memory Stick” Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. • You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the “Memory Stick” (p. 66), or delete them using your computer. Cannot record still images on Memory Stick. – Cannot record Memory Stick movie on a tape. – Check the connected device.
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB09ADD.fm master:Right About the “Memory Stick” The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which, despite its size, can store more data than a floppy disk. You can use following types of “Memory Stick” on your camcorder. However, appearance on the list does not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick” on your camcorder.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB09ADD.fm master:Right • Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick.” • Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.” • Do not let the “Memory Stick” get wet. • Do not insert any objects other than a compliant “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot. It may cause a malfunction. On location for use Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick” in the following locations.
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About storage of the battery pack • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it on your camcorder once a year to maintain the proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, set [A. SHUT OFF] to (STANDARD SET) [NEVER] on the menu and leave your camcorder in tape recording standby until the power goes off (p. 81).
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB09ADD.fm master:Right • Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. • When disconnecting the power cord, pull by the plug and not the cord. • Do not damage the power cord such as by placing anything heavy on it. • Keep metal contacts clean. • Keep the Remote Commander and buttontype battery out of children’s reach.
– Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off. – [x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during recording. For DCR-TRV460: When you play back in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system Dirty video head. Use a cleaning – [x cassette.] appears on the screen during recording. – Playback pictures contain noise. – Playback pictures are hardly visible. – Playback pictures do not appear.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB09ADD.fm master:Right It is recommended you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in an optimum state for a long time. To charge the pre-installed button-type battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed button-type battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to (CHG) OFF.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB09ADD.fm master:Right Focal length 2.5 - 50 mm (1/8 - 2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA-TAPE: 42 - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in.) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 42 - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in.) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination 4 lx (lux) (F 1.
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FM30) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh (700 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 65 g (2.
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB10REF.fm master:Right A Power zoom lever (p. 26) E POWER switch (p. 17) B BATT (battery) release button (p. 15) F Grip belt (p. 4) C Hooks for shoulder strap G REC START/STOP button (p. 24) D PHOTO button (p. 29) H DC IN jack (p. 14) To attach the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.
D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB10REF.fm master:Right A A/V (audio/video) jack (p. 56, 86) G Built-in light (p. 27) B H Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter (p. 93) C DV Interface (p. 86, 119) (USB) jack D Jack cover I Camera recording lamp (p. 24) E NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 37) J Microphone F Lens K S VIDEO jack (p. 56, 86) A Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 18) B Eyecup C Cassette compartment (p.
Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. To remove the insulation sheet Insulation sheet To change the button-type battery 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. Tab A PHOTO button (p. 29) B Memory control buttons (Index*, –/+, Memory playback) (p. 49) C SEARCH M. button* (p. 57) 2 Remove the button-type lithium battery. D ./> buttons* (p.
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCRTRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB10REF.fm master:Right Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Indicators vary depending on your camcorder model. Indicators Outputting analog images and sound in digital format (p. 79) Example: Indicators in the CAMERA-TAPE mode DV input (p. 88) Zero set memory (p.
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Printed in Japan
