3-066-521-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. “Memory Stick” This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Main Features Taking moving or still images, and playing them back • Recording a picture (p. 19) • Recording a still image on a tape (p. 33) • Playing back a tape (p. 27) • Recording still images or moving pictures on “Memory Stick” (p. 97, 104) • Viewing a still image or a moving picture recorded on “Memory Stick” (p. 117, 120) Capturing images on your computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 73) • Viewing still images or moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick” using USB cable (p.
Table of contents Main Features ................................................... 4 Quick Start Guide ................................. 6 Using this manual ............................................ 8 Checking supplied accessories ..................... 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ............ 11 Installing the battery pack ..................... 11 Charging the battery pack ..................... 12 Connecting to a wall outlet ................... 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time ............
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. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). 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. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
Recording a picture 2 Set the POWER V M CA M EM POWER G) F(CH OF CR switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. A ER ORY 1 Remove the lens cap. (p. 19) 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 three 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-TRV830 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV830 only.
Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) [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.
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf qg 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 165) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 3 9 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 88) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 123) qa Printer (PVP-MSH)* (1) (p. 137) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend using the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. Getting started (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.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 148 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” 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.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder. Getting started When the battery pack is charged fully The LCD backlight of the display window is turned off.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM30 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) 145 (85) 240 (180) 330 (270) 360 (300) The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremly high or low because of the ambient temperature.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV730 Battery pack Playing time with LCD closed 155 95 320 490 565 Playing time on LCD screen 110 70 240 360 420 Playing time with LCD closed 155 95 320 490 565 Getting started NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM30 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 120 75 255 390 455 DCR-TRV828/TRV830 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM30 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playin
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 2 Setting the date and time (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and then press MENU to display the menu settings. , then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (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 in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. mark on the cassette (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the 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. 11 to 18). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.
Recording a picture Note on LOCK When you slide LOCK to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK is released as a default setting. To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette if you turn off your camcorder. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Recording a picture Brightness of the LCD screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Select LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT in the menu settings (p. 78). Even if you adjust the LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT, the recorded picture will not be affected. After recording Recording – Basics (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Recording a picture To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. 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.
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. Recording – Basics Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. 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 Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. on the screen. To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set N.S.
Recording a picture Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Press MENU to display the menu settings in the standby mode. , then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. Press START/STOP.
Checking the recording – END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. EDITSEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. Press END SEARCH in the standby mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
— 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. 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. DISPLAY Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Playing back a tape When you use data code function, bars (--- -- ---- and --:--:--) appear if: – A blank section of the tape is being played back. – The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. – The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. Data code When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.
Playing back a tape In the various playback modes • Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. • Sound is muted. • The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the Digital8 system. Notes on the playback pause mode • When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes, your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N. • The previous recording may appear.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 16). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. SUPER LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording You can record a still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record an image such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (optional). You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer recording You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. , then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Printing the still image You can print a still image by using the video printer (optional). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in 16:9 WIDE 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].
Using the fader function You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER Advanced Recording Operations OVERLAP * WIPE * DOT * (ramdom dot) [b] STBY REC MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : SLIM [c] : STRETCH [d] : PASTEL [e] : [a] [b] (1) (2) (3) (4) [c] [d] [e] [f] Advanced Recording Operations MOSAIC [f] : The color and brightness of the image is reversed. The image is sepia. The image is monochrome (black-and-white). The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.
Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving image. 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 image. TRAIL You can record the image so that an incidental image like a trail is left.
Using special effects – Digital effect Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode. Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT, 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 effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Tape photo recording – Super NightShot •The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode: – PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select 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) (2) (3) (4) Press MENU to display menu settings in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – The subject is backlit – Bright subject and dark background – To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The exposure indicator appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. EXPOSURE 2 Advanced Recording Operations 1 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – subjects through glass coated with water droplets. – horizontal stripes. – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky. •When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in CAMERA or MEMORY mode.
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 49). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles.
Superimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is recorded. To select the language of a preset title If you want to change the language, select language and return to step 2. before step 2. Then select the desired If you display the menu while superimposing a title The title is not recorded while the menu is displayed.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters.
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 take 3 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off.
Inserting a scene You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end points. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. [a] [b] ZERO SET MEMORY Advanced Recording Operations (1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH, and release the button at the insert end point [b]. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY.
— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the playback or playback pause mode. , then press the dial. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial.
Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. Press MENU to display the menu settings in the playback mode. , then press the dial. Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT, then press the dial. 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. You can also dub the enlarged images to tapes or copy to “Memory Stick”s. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s. (1) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder in the playback or playback pause mode. The image is enlarged, and R r indicators which showing the direction to move the image appear on the screen.
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback. 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 2001 JUL 5 2001 [a] [b] DEC 31 2001 [c] (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
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 5 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 the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output. If your VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures.
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 149 for more infomation about i.LINK.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing 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. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing function Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 62). Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 63, 67). Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR (p. 68).
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, (1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Editing 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 LINE.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code depending on your VCR. Default setting is code number 3. Brand Sony Admiral (M. Wards) Aiwa Audio Dynamic Bell & Howell (M.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (2) Setting the modes to cancel 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.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (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 finished, the indicator on the screen changes to COMPLETE.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. 1 Editing (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.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER swtich 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.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording pause.
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the 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. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set 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. Erasing all programs To cancel erasing all programs Select RETURN in step 2.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. This procedure is not necessary when you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then press the dial.
Using with analog video unit and 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 to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT in to ON in the menu settings. (p. 78) (3) Start playback on the analog video unit. (4) Start capturing procedures on your computer.
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.) (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.
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 and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as in “Recording video or TV programs” on page 74, 75. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M. Then press X to set it to the playback pause mode. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory.
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to set.
Changing the menu settings 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 PRINT SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch PROGRAM AE — To suit your specific shooting requirement (p. 43) CAMERA MEMORY P EFFECT — To add special effects like those in films or on the TV to images (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item SELFTIMER Mode Meaning z OFF Not to use the self-timer function ON D ZOOM 16:9WIDE z OFF To activate digital zoom. More than 18× to 36× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 21) 500× To activate digital zoom. More than 18× to 500× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 21) z OFF z ON OFF N.S. LIGHT z ON OFF FLASH MODE FLASH LVL To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 18× zoom is carried out.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND TBC* POWER switch Mode Meaning z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound 2 To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound z ON VCR To correct jitter OFF VCR To not correct jitter.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD BRIGHT Mode — 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 Mode Meaning POWER switch z SINGLE Not to record continuously MEMORY STILL SET PIC MODE CONTINUOUS To record continuously (p. 98) MULTI SCRN QUALITY IMAGESIZE z SUPER FINE To record 9 images continuously (p. 98) To record still images in the finest image quality mode FINE To record still images in the fine image quality mode STANDARD To record still images in the standard image quality mode (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE 9PIC PRINT DATE/TIME Meaning POWER switch — To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 131) MEMORY — To delete all the images (p. 134) MEMORY To cancel formatting MEMORY z RETURN OK To format an inserted “Memory Stick.” 1. Select FORMAT with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. 3. After EXECUTE appears, press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE AUDIO MODE Mode Meaning z SP To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP To increase the recording time to 1.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON — z OFF ON TV INPUT z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 LTR SIZE z NORMAL OFF 2× LANGUAGE z ENGLISH Meaning POWER switch To set the date or time (p. 17) CAMERA MEMORY — CAMERA VCR MEMORY To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 32) To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item POWER switch Mode Meaning WORLD TIME — 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.
— “Memory Stick” operations — Using “Memory Stick”–introduction You can record and play back images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as 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 by a computer “Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this 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 v mark facing toward the “Memory Stick” slot as illustrated below. “Memory Stick” eject button “Memory Stick” slot Access lamp To eject the “Memory Stick” Press the “Memory Stick” eject button. The “Memory Stick” pops up.
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET, then press the dial.
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) 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. The image is compressed to about 1/6. STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed to about 1/10.
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Selecting the image size You can select either one of two image sizes Still images: 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. The default setting is 1152 × 864. Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112 The default setting is 320 × 240. (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. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction 1 PO WE R G) F(CH OF CR V 3 M CA M MEMOR Y S E T ST I L L SET MO V I E S E T P R I N T MA R K P RO T E C T S L I D E S HOW DE L E T E A L L F ORMA T RE T URN EM A ER ORY [ ME N U ] : E N D 4 STILL SET MOVIE SET MEMOR Y S E T ST I L L SET P I C MOD E S I NG L E QU A L I T Y I MA G E S I Z E RE T URN MEMOR Y S E T MO V I E S E T I MA G E S I Z E 3 2 0 2 4 0 R EMA I N RE T URN [ ME N U ] : E N D [ ME N U ] : E N D R EMA I N 4 0 sec 2 MENU 5 STILL SET MOVIE
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 Records 160 × 112 moving pictures.
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction 32MB type (optional): Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864 SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) 164 images 329 images 494 images 52 images 104 images 152 images 64MB type (optional): Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864 SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) 329 images 659 images 988 images 104 images 208 images 304 images Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording 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 is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the image and are fixed. Recording does not start yet.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Note When recording still images at step 2 with PHOTO pressed lightly, the image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Wide TV – Digital zoom – SteadyShot function – SUPER NIGHTSHOT – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – Title – Low lux mode (The indicator flashes.) – Sports lesson mode (The indicator flashes.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording While pressing down PHOTO, your camcorder continuously record maximum number of still images depending on the image size. When you stop pressing, the recording stops. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) SINGLE Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) CONTINUOUS Your camcorder shoots up to 16 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals. ( ) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. Still images are recorded in 640 × 480 size.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the standby mode. , then press the dial.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving image data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press N. The image recorded on the tape is played back.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording a still image from other 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 image from TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder. (3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 102.
Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s – MPEG movie recording 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 recording in MEMORY mode The angle of view is a little increased than one 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. During recording on “Memory Stick” Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is not recorded on the “Memory Stick.
Recording moving pictures from a tape Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in 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. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
Recording moving pictures from a tape Notes •Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images from a tape to “Memory Stick”s. •Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tapes. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
Recording moving pictures from a tape Recording a moving picture from other 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 image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen. (3) Follow step 3 on page 106.
Recording moving pictures from a tape Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV DV OUT DV IN/OUT (optional) : Signal flow During recording on “Memory Stick” Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is not recorded on the “Memory Stick.” “Memory Stick” operations Note The “ ” may flash in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert “Memory Stick“ again, and record distortion-free images.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on top of the moving image 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 image. M.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation •Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 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) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.
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 MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode. The mode changes as follows: M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The still image is superimposed on the moving image. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. M. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving image M.
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 MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s.
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes recorded in the Digital8 system and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation •Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 system and rewind the tape. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial.
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save To stop copying Press MENU to stop copying. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full “MEMORY FULL” appears on the screen, and the copying stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2. Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack.
Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (3) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed. (4) Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired still image.
Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback To play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before the operation. •When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the 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 a still image – Memory Photo playback A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 B mark 100-0006 6 / 40 •To display the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY +. •To display the previous 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY –. To return to the normal playback screen (single screen) Note When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image.
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back 6 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. (3) Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired moving pictures.
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback Screen indicators during moving picture playback Image size MO V 0 0 0 0 1 320 2 / 20 MEMOR Y P L A Y 0:1 2 Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures Memory playback indicator Protect indicator Data directory number/File number “Memory Stick” operations 121
Viewing images using your computer You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” using your computer. On file format 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.
Viewing images using your computer Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camcorder. For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users (USB) jack Push in until the connector clicks into place “Memory Stick” operations (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
Viewing images using your computer Viewing images For Windows 98 users (1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows 98 to load. (2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the (USB) jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer. (3) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. “PC MODE” appears on the screen of your camcorder.
Viewing images using your computer Unplug the USB cable/Eject the “Memory Stick” To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below. For Windows 2000 users (1) Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the TaskTray and click to cancel the applicable drive. (2) A message to remove the device from the system appears, then unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.” For Macintosh users (1) Quit application programs opened.
Viewing images using your computer Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in a folder. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is [D:]) Folder containing still image data Folder containing moving picture data Folder 126 File Meaning 100msdcf DSC0ssss.JPG Still image file Moml0001 MOV0ssss.
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes You can copy images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. Before operation /Digital8 Insert a Hi8 camcorder. tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” into your (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the /Digital8 tape to playback pause mode. desired image. Set the Hi8 (3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes During copying You cannot operate the following buttons: – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY DELETE – MEMORY +/– – MEMORY MIX Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. Image data modified with your computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back images recorded on “Memory Stick.” The still image is enlarged, and R r indicators showing the direction to move the image appear on the screen.
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM Note You cannot record or print the images enlarged by the PB ZOOM mode on “Memory Stick”s. In the PB ZOOM mode The digital effect function does not work. The PB ZOOM function is cancelled when the following buttons are pressed: – MENU – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY +/– Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY.
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to protect. (3) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial.
Deleting images You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. Deleting selected images (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK 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 Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick”. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.
Deleting images To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick” Select RETURN in step 5, 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 You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to write a print mark.
Using the external printer You can use the external printer (supplied with DCR-TRV830 only) on your camcorder to print still images on the 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 to print by selecting in the menu on your camcorder. (p. 78) Before operation •Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. •Connect the printer to your camcorder as illustrated.
— Troubleshooting — Types of trouble and their solutions 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 143. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off.
Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom An unknown picture is displayed on the screen. The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. The click of the shutter does not sound. A horizontal black band appears when shooting a TV screen or computer screen. An external flash (optional) does not work.
Types of trouble and their solutions In the recording and playback modes Symptom The power does not turn on. The end search function does not work. The end search function does not work correctly. The battery pack is quickly discharged. The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time or the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate. The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.
Types of trouble and their solutions When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom The “Memory Stick” does not function. Recording does not function. The image cannot be deleted. Deleting all the images cannot be carried out. You cannot protect the image. You cannot write a print mark on the still image. The photo save function does not work. (Continued on the following page) Troubleshooting You cannot format the “Memory Stick”.
Types of trouble and their solutions 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. 62) • The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony. c Set it to IR. (p. 63) • Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted. c Set the program again on a recorded portion. (p. 70) • The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized. c Adjust the synchronicity. (p.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the screen or in the display window. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the 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 Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX function on moving picture. C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 143) E The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: • The battery is nearly dead.
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages •CLOCK SET Set the date and time. (p. 17) •FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 148) •8mm TAPE t SP REC Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC Use Hi8 /Digital8 in the LP mode.* (p. 85) •Q Z TAPE END The tape has run out.* •Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette tape.* • The video heads are dirty. (p. 153) CLEANING CASSETTE** tapes when you record You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal.* (p.
— 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. 78).
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 power adaptor. 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 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 60. 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 condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When you playback/record in the Digital8 system The video heads may be dirty when: – mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. – playback pictures do not move. – playback pictures do not appear. – the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another during recording.
Maintenance information and precautions Charging the built-in rechargeable battery Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery so as 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 get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be completely discharged in about half a year if you do not use your camcorder at all.
Maintenance information and precautions Connection to your computer •When recording with i.LINK cable the image processed or edited by your computer, use a new Hi8 /Digital8 tape. •When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 (analog) system into your computer, dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into your computer. When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 system into Sony VAIO The Program Capture function of DVgate motion doesn’t work.
Maintenance information and precautions Battery pack •Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function. •To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. •Keep the battery pack away from fire. •Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. •Keep the battery pack dry. •Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
Specifications Video camera recorder System 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 “Memory Stick” 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 Memory Flash memory 4 MB: MSA-4A Operating voltage 2.7 - 3.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 5 6 7 2 8 3 9 4 0 6 BATT (battery) release lever (p. 11) 2 LCD screen (p. 19) 7 POWER switch (p. 19) 3 OPEN button (p. 19) 8 START/STOP button (p. 19) 4 VOLUME buttons (p. 27) 9 Hooks for shoulder strap 5 Battery pack (p. 11) 0 DC IN jack (p. 12) Quick Reference 1 Lens cap (p. 19) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products.
SUPER LASER LINK Identifying the parts and controls qs REW STOP PLAY PAUSE FF REC qa qd ql qf w; qg wa qh ws qj wd qk wf qa Video control buttons (p. 27, 29) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) qh Microphone qs SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 32) wa FOCUS switch (p. 46) qd SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 23) ws FADER button (p. 37) qf Focus ring (p. 46) wd BACK LIGHT button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls wg e; wh ea wj wk es ed wl ef e; MEMORY PLAY button (p. 117) wh MPEG u button (p. 120) ea MEMORY INDEX button (p. 118) wj Speaker es EXPOSURE button (p. 45) wk MEMORY – button (p. 111, 117) ed MEMORY DELETE button (p. 133) wl RESET button (p. 142) ef MEMORY + button (p. 111, 117) Quick Reference wg EDITSEARCH buttons (p.
Identifying the parts and controls r; eg ra eh rs rd ej ek rf rg rh el rj eg Intelligent accessory shoe rs PHOTO button (p. 33, 97) eh END SEARCH button (p. 26) rd “Memory Stick” eject button (p. 90) ej DISPLAY button (p. 28) rf “Memory Stick” slot (p. 90) ek PB ZOOM button (p. 54, 129) rg Access lamp (p. 90) el TITLE button (p. 47) rh SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 78) r; MEMORY MIX button (p. 111) rj MENU button (p. 78) ra Power zoom lever (p.
Identifying the parts and controls rk rl ta t; ts tg td tj rk Viewfinder (p. 22) rl LOCK knob (p. 19) t; Grip strap tf Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 22) tg OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 18) ts MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. th Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch).
Identifying the parts and controls y; ya tk ys tl tk AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 31, 59, 103) tl S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 31) y; DV IN/OUT jack (p. 60, 103) The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible. ya LANC jack LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE. ys (USB) jack (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 6 1 7 2 8 9 3 0 4 5 4 ./> buttons (p. 56, 57) 7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 51, 55) 5 Tape transport buttons (p. 29) 8 START/STOP button (p. 19) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 28) 9 DATA CODE button (p. 28) 0 Power zoom button (p. 21) Quick Reference 3 SEARCH MODE button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qd qf qg 40min W SP REC 0:00:00 T FADER 16:9WIDE SEPIA ZERO SET MEMORY DATE 01 SEARCH A/V DV 16B I T qs 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 19) /Mirror mode indicator (p. 20) 2 Format indicator (p. 146) , or indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 12, 22, 28) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure indicator (p. 45) 5 Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital effect indicator (p.
Index A, B I, J, K, L R AC power adaptor .................. 12 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 22 AFM HiFi Sound ................... 147 AUDIO MIX ............................ 81 AUDIO MODE ........................ 85 A/V connecting cable .................................. 31, 59, 103 BACK LIGHT .......................... 23 Battery pack ............................. 11 BEEP ......................................... 87 i.LINK ............................... 60, 149 Image protection ..................
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